adverb
- in a manner relating to or using monophonic sound; with a single audio channel rather than stereo or surround sound
- in a manner consisting of a single melodic line without harmonic accompaniment or counterpoint
Usage: technical; audio/music production
Usage: music
Examples
- The old radio broadcast the program monophonically, lacking the depth of modern stereo systems.
- Early recordings were often produced monophonically before stereo technology became standard.
- The composer wrote the piece monophonically, featuring only a single melodic voice.
- This vintage amplifier can only output sound monophonically.
- The Gregorian chant was performed monophonically, with all voices singing the same melody.