monophonic

• Bezieht sich auf die Wiedergabe oder Übertragung von Ton über einen einzigen Kanal, im Gegensatz zu stereofonisch. Bezeichnet zudem Musik mit nur einer Melodiestimme.

Relating to sound reproduction or transmission using a single channel, as opposed to stereophonic.

1. Single-channel audioC1formal

   Relating to sound transmission, recording, or reproduction using a single channel, as opposed to stereo.

   Monophon

   • The old radio broadcast was monophonic, lacking the depth of stereo.
   • Monophonic recordings were standard before the invention of stereo technology.
   • He prefers monophonic sound for its simplicity and clarity.

   Synonymemonauralmono

   Antonymebinauralstereostereophonic

2. C1formal

   Consisting of a single melodic line without harmony or accompaniment.

   Monophon

   • Gregorian chant is a classic example of monophonic music.
   • The composer wrote a monophonic piece for solo flute.
   • Monophonic texture is common in early medieval music.

   Synonymemonodic

   Antonymehomophonicpolyphonic