1. having or producing sound through a single channel
Usage: audio technology
2. consisting of a single melodic line without harmony
Usage: music

Examples

• The old radio only had monophonic sound output.
• Early recordings were monophonic rather than stereo.
• Gregorian chant is an example of monophonic music.
• The composer wrote a monophonic melody for solo flute.
• Most smartphones can play both monophonic and stereo audio files.
• Medieval music was primarily monophonic in structure.