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monophonic

UK
/ˌmɒnəˈfɒnɪk/
US
/ˌmɑːnəˈfɑːnɪk/

Translations

monophonicadjective
more monophonic
Comp.
most monophonic
Super.
UK
/ˌmɒnəˈfɒnɪk/
US
/ˌmɑːnəˈfɑːnɪk/
monodiqueMusique : se dit d’une ligne mélodique unique, sans accompagnement ni harmonie.
The choir performed a monophonic chant that resonated beautifully in the cathedral.
La chorale a interprété un chant monodique qui résonnait magnifiquement dans la cathédrale.
monophoniqueTechnique, son : qui utilise un seul canal audio, par opposition à stéréo.
Many early jazz albums were released only in monophonic format.
De nombreux premiers albums de jazz sont sortis uniquement au format monophonique.
Synonyms
solo
single-voiced
unison
one-part
monodic
Antonyms
polyphonic

Definitions

monophonicadjective
Relating to or producing music that consists of a single melodic line without accompaniment or harmony.
The choir performed a monophonic chant that resonated beautifully in the cathedral.
Designating or producing sound, transmission, or recording that uses a single audio channel (as opposed to stereo).
Many early jazz albums were released only in monophonic format.
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