polyphony
/pəˈlɪfəni/
noun
- A style of music in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung at the same time.
- The composer was known for his complex polyphony, with multiple instruments playing different tunes simultaneously.
- The choir's performance of the Renaissance piece was a beautiful example of polyphony.
- In polyphony, each voice has its own melody that weaves together with the others.
- The combination of many different sounds, voices, or opinions at the same time.
- The city street was filled with the polyphony of car horns, music, and people talking.
- Social media creates a constant polyphony of viewpoints that can be overwhelming.
- The novel captures the polyphony of voices from different generations in the family.