Definitions for: Homophony


[n] the same pronunciation for words of different origins
[n] part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)



Webster (1913) Definition: Ho*moph"o*ny, n. [Gr. ?: cf. F. homophonie.]
1. Sameness of sound.

2. (Mus.)
(a) Sameness of sound; unison.
(b) Plain harmony, as opposed to polyphony. See
Homophonous.

See Also: part music, pronunciation

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