homophony

Other forms: homophonies

Definitions of homophony
  1. noun
    the same pronunciation for words of different origins
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    type of:
    pronunciation
    the manner in which someone utters a word
  2. noun
    part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)
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    type of:
    part music
    vocal music for several voices in independent parts (usually performed without accompaniment)
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