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monophonic

/ˌmɒn.əˈfɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌmɒn.əˈfɒn.ɪk/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОтносящийся к воспроизведению или передаче звука с использованием одного канала, в отличие от стереофонического.

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.

    ruМонофонический

    • 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.

    Synonymsmonauralmono

    Antonymsbinauralstereostereophonic

  2. C1formal

    Consisting of a single melodic line without harmony or accompaniment.

    ruОдноголосный

    • 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.

    Synonymsmonodic

    Antonymshomophonicpolyphonic

Forms
  • more monophonic comparative form
  • most monophonic superlative form