1. words that have the same spelling but different pronunciations and meanings
Usage: linguistics
2. musical instruments or devices capable of producing multiple tones simultaneously
Usage: music

Examples

• The word ‘lead’ is one of many polyphones in English.
• Students often struggle with polyphones like ‘bow’ and ‘tear’.
• Reading comprehension improves when children learn to recognize polyphones.
• The orchestra featured several polyphones including the piano and organ.
• Modern synthesizers are sophisticated polyphones with digital sound generation.
• Teachers use flashcards to help students distinguish between different polyphones.