1. In a manner involving or characterized by polyphony; with multiple independent melodic lines sounding together.
Usage: music; formal

Examples

• The choir sang polyphonously, with each voice part weaving its own melody.
• Bach composed polyphonously, layering intricate counterpoint throughout his fugues.
• The Renaissance motet was structured polyphonously, allowing multiple texts to be sung simultaneously.
• Medieval composers began writing polyphonously, moving away from simple monophonic chant.
• The string quartet performed the passage polyphonously, with each instrument maintaining its distinct line.