adverb
- In a manner involving or characterized by polyphony; with multiple independent melodic lines sounding together.
Usage: music
Examples
- The composer structured the piece polyphonically, with each voice maintaining its own melodic independence.
- Bach's fugues are written polyphonically, featuring intricate interweaving of multiple themes.
- The choir sang polyphonically, creating a rich harmonic texture through layered vocal lines.
- Medieval motets were often composed polyphonically to showcase the skill of multiple singers.
- The string quartet performed the passage polyphonically, with each instrument presenting a distinct melodic line.