polyphonic : Idioms & Phrases


polyphonic letter

  • noun a letter that has two or more pronunciations
    polyphone.
    • `c' is a polyphone because it is pronounced like `k' in `car' but like `s' in `cell'
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polyphonic music

  • noun music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
    concerted music; polyphony.
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polyphonic prose

  • noun a rhythmical prose employing the poetic devices of alliteration and assonance
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