Meanings
plural polyharmonies · alternative poly-harmony
- countableuncountableentertainmentMusic that is played in more than one key at once, creating an aesthetically pleasing harmonic sound.
Synonyms: polytonality
Synonyms & antonyms
nounMusic that is played in more than one key at once, creating an aesthetically pleasing harmonic sound.
Origin
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polyharmony. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyharmony
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