1. Plural of homophony; musical texture in which one melodic line is accompanied by chords or harmonies, with one voice clearly dominant.
Usage: music; technical
2. Plural of homophony; instances or examples of words that sound identical but have different meanings and spellings.
Usage: linguistics; less common usage

Examples

• The Baroque composers favored homophonies over the strict counterpoint of earlier periods.
• Many classical symphonies shift between polyphonies and homophonies to create contrast.
• The choir's arrangement uses homophonies to highlight the soprano melody.
• In modern pop music, homophonies dominate the harmonic structure.
• The teacher explained how homophonies differ from polyphonic writing.