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The term "polyphony" (often as the adjective polyphonic) means "many sounds".
In linguistics, it is a symbol or letter (e.g. vowel) that can represent more than one sound.
In music, it is two or more independent parts sounded together (as in counterpoint).
As a key part of the development of electronically synthesized musical sound, it refers to the playing of several notes (frequencies) at the same time. Keyboard instruments such as the piano can play multiple notes simultaneously.
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∙ 9y agoA defining characteristic of polyphony is that the independence and equality of simultaneous melodic lines.
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∙ 9y agoThe definition of polyphony is a style which is formed by simultaneously combining different parts of music. This usually makes one melody with all the parts harmonizing.
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In a digital piano is 128-note polyphony better than 64-note polyphony?
Technically, no. Polyphony only means that you can play that many number of notes at the same time, so if your digital piano has a 64-note polyphony, it can play as much as 64 notes at a time. 128 notes for a 128-note polyphony. 64-notes is plenty for most people, and it's usually cheaper than 128.
What is the chant that is used as the basis for polyphony?
cantus firmus
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imitative counterpoint
What was the most prominent musical style of baroque period?
polyphony
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Three-voice Polyphony
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What is organum?
A: A style of early polyphony.
When was polyphony created?
Polyphony Digital was created on 1998-04-02.
When was New York Polyphony created?
New York Polyphony was created in 2006.
When was Polyphony Digital created?
Polyphony Digital was created on 1998-04-02.
What is defining characteristic of polyphony?
A defining characteristic of polyphony is that the independence and equality of simultaneous melodic lines.
Are mashups polyphony?
No. Polyphony is combining melodies at the same time. Mashups are melodies that are played at different times.
What was the earliest polyphony?
Organum
When was International Research Center for Traditional Polyphony created?
International Research Center for Traditional Polyphony was created in 2003.
Was polyphony used in the Middle Ages?
Yes, polyphony was used during the Middle Ages. We do not have any real idea of when polyphony was introduced, but the earliest texts describing it date to the Early Middle Ages. By the end of the Middle Ages, it was highly developed. There is a link below to an article on polyphony, beginning at the section on its origins.
