polyphonic

== English == === Etymology === Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) +‎ -ic. In later use from poly- +‎ -phonic. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ === Adjective === polyphonic (comparative more polyphonic, superlative most polyphonic) Of or relating to polyphony. a polyphonic ringtone (music) Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies. Coordinate term: monophonic Near-synonym: contrapuntal (of an electronic device) Able to play more than one musical note at the same time. (of a text) Capable of being read in more than one way. ==== Synonyms ==== (all senses): polyphonal, polyphonous ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === References ===