adjective
- having the same sound but different meanings or spellings
- having a single melodic line with accompaniment
Usage: linguistics
Usage: music
Examples
- The words ‘there,’ ‘their,’ and ‘they’re’ are homophonic.
- Many English learners struggle with homophonic words like ‘to,’ ‘too,’ and ‘two.’
- The composer wrote a homophonic piece with a clear melody supported by chords.
- Homophonic texture dominated classical music of the 18th century.
- Students often confuse homophonic pairs such as ‘right’ and ‘write.’
- The choir performed a homophonic arrangement where all voices moved together rhythmically.