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

Derived Forms

• monophony, noun

Other Words From

• mono·phoni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of monophonic¹

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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From The Verge

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:

From The Verge

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

From The Verge

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

From The Verge

Related Words

• consistent
• continual
• nonstop
• perpetual
• regular
• stable
• steady
• unbroken
• uninterrupted