1. In a manner relating to or characterized by homophony; with respect to music in which one melodic line is accompanied by chords or harmonies rather than independent counterpoint.
Usage: music; formal

Examples

• The piece is written homophonically, with a clear melody supported by harmonic accompaniment.
• Baroque composers often structured their works homophonically to emphasize the main melodic line.
• The choir sang homophonically, with all voices moving together in block harmony.
• This section of the symphony is arranged homophonically rather than in fugal style.
• The hymn is performed homophonically, allowing the text to be heard clearly above the organ accompaniment.