monophonic

• 指声音的录制、传输或播放只使用一个声道的，与立体声相对。也指音乐中只有一个旋律声部的。

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.

   单声道

   • 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.

   同义词monauralmono

   反义词binauralstereostereophonic

2. C1formal

   Consisting of a single melodic line without harmony or accompaniment.

   单声部

   • 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.

   同义词monodic

   反义词homophonicpolyphonic