Definition of Homophonous

  • (a.) Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic.
  • (a.) Now used for plain harmony, note against note, as opposed to polyphonic harmony, in which the several parts move independently, each with its own melody.
  • (a.) Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey.

Synonyms of Homophonous


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Antonyms of Homophonous


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Homophones of Homophonous


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