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Homophonous

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(1):

(a.) Now used for plain harmony, note against note, as opposed to polyphonic harmony, in which the several parts move independently, each with its own melody.

(2):

(a.) Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey.

(3):

(a.) Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Homophonous'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​h/homophonous.html. 1828.
 
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