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monophonic

/ˌˈmɑnəˌˈfɑnɪk/
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Definitions of monophonic
  1. adjective
    consisting of a single melodic line
    synonyms:
    homophonic
    having a single melodic line with accompaniment
    monodic, monodical
    having a single vocal part
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    antonyms:
    polyphonic
    having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
  2. adjective
    designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
    synonyms: mono, single-channel
    monaural
    relating to or having or hearing with only one ear
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