How to Pronounce "polyphonic"
word
ˌpɑˌɫɪˈfɑnɪk
pah-li-FAH-nik
pˌɒlɪfˈɒnɪk
pol-i-FON-ik
Definition
Describes music or sound in which two or more independent melodies or voices are played or sung at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɑˌɫɪˈfɑnɪk
British English
pˌɒlɪfˈɒnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pah-li-FAH-nik
UK
pol-i-FON-ik
Listen in Context
The choir sang a polyphonic piece at the concert.
This keyboard has polyphonic capabilities.
Traditional African music is often polyphonic.
My favorite songs are those with rich, polyphonic harmonies.