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monophonic

[ mon-uh-fon-ik ]

adjective

  1. Music. of or relating to monophony.
  2. Also of or noting a system of sound recording and reproduction using only a single channel.


monophonic

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfɒnɪk; mɒˈnɒfənɪ /

adjective

  1. Alsomonaural (of a system of broadcasting, recording, or reproducing sound) using only one channel between source and loudspeaker Sometimes shortened tomono Compare stereophonic
  2. music of or relating to a style of musical composition consisting of a single melodic line See also monody
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • monophony, noun
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Other Words From

  • mono·phoni·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monophonic1

First recorded in 1880–85; monophon(y) + -ic
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Example Sentences

Among the instruments deployed for the frantic end-of-days workout: drums, fuzz guitar, bass, Fender Rhodes piano, monophonic synthesizer, clavinet and what feels like a warehouse full of drums, shakers and cymbals.

The 170 is an analog monophonic synthesizer with a programmable sequencer that comes with a 70-page illustrated manual, including several sample patch diagrams to get you started.

The 170 is an analog monophonic synthesizer with a programmable sequencer that comes with a 70-page illustrated manual, including several sample patch diagrams to get you started.Price:

The 170 is a monophonic analog synthesizer with a built-in keyboard, a programmable sequencer, speaker box, and battery pack for $349.

Lastly, the 170 is a monophonic analog synthesizer with built-in keyboard, a programmable sequencer, speaker box, and battery pack; it costs $349.

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