homophonic

[ hom-uh-fon-ik, hoh-muh- ]

adjective

1. having the same sound.
2. Music. having one part or melody predominating ( polyphonic ).

homophonic

/ ˌhɒməˈfɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to homophony
2. of or relating to music in which the parts move together rather than independently

Derived Forms

• ˌhomoˈphonically, adverb

Other Words From

• homo·phoni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of homophonic¹

1875–80; < Greek homóphōn ( os ) ( homophonous ) + -ic

Example Sentences

The letters used what’s known as a homophonic cipher, the researchers explain in a study published on Tuesday in the journal Cryptologia.

From Scientific American

Enough to say that Locke’s homophonic title, “Gilt,” alludes both to the gold paint with which his sculptures are covered and to the politically instrumental uses and misuses of art over centuries.

From New York Times

Choral music in which the parts have mostly the same rhythms at the same time is homophonic.

From Literature

It’s all mostly homophonic, with every singer on the same page, but yet an individual amassing into a whole.

From Los Angeles Times

That story detailed homophonic and misogynistic comments by Gruden in emails with Allen.

From Los Angeles Times