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homophonic

/ˌhɒm.əˈfɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌhɒm.əˈfɒn.ɪk/C2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к типу музыкальной фактуры, где несколько голосов движутся вместе в гармонии, или в лингвистике — относящийся к словам, которые звучат одинаково, но имеют разные значения.

Relating to or denoting a type of musical texture where multiple parts move together in harmony, or in linguistics, relating to words that sound the same but have different meanings.

  1. Having the same soundB2formal

    Describes words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings.

    ruОмофонический

    • The words 'bare' and 'bear' are homophonic.
    • 'Flour' and 'flower' are homophonic in English.
    • Homophonic pairs can cause confusion in spelling.

    Synonymshomophonous

  2. Single melodic line with accompanimentB2formal

    A musical texture where one main melody is supported by chords or harmony.

    ruГомофонический

    • Most pop songs are homophonic in texture.
    • The choir sang in a homophonic style, with all voices moving together.
    • Homophonic music is easier to follow than polyphonic music.

    Synonymsmonodic

    Antonymscontrapuntalpolyphonic

Forms
  • more homophonic comparative form
  • most homophonic superlative form