noun
- Plural of monophony; musical compositions or performances featuring a single melodic line without harmonic accompaniment.
Usage: music; technical
Examples
- Gregorian chants are examples of monophonies sung in unison by the choir.
- Medieval monophonies formed the foundation of Western musical tradition.
- The composer studied ancient monophonies to understand early melodic structures.
- Many folk traditions rely on monophonies rather than complex harmonies.
- The album features several monophonies performed by a solo vocalist.