Definition: Music that has two or more independent melodies woven together.
Also Known As: Also called counterpoint, comes from the Greek word meaning "many voices."
polyphony
By Espie Estrella, About.com Guide
See More About:
Music Terms - P
Explore Music Education
Must Reads
Most Popular
- About.com
- Education
- Music Education
- Beginner's Guide
- Music Glossary
- P
- Glossary of music term - polyphony
©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.
A part of The New York Times Company.