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Definition of: homophonic
(hom′ə·fon′ik, hō′mə-) adjective
1. Music a Consisting of sounds having the same pitch; in unison: said of ancient music. b Having one predominant part carrying the melody, with the other parts used for harmonic rather than for contrapuntal effect: opposed to polyphonic.
2. Of or pertaining to homophones; having the same sound. Also ho·moph·o·nous (hō·mof′ə·nəs).
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