# polyphonic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ · frequency rank #58,938

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to polyphony.
2. Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.
3. Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.
4. Capable of being read in more than one way.

## Etymology
Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polyphonic