Monophony

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊnoʊˈfoʊni/

Monophony (noun)

  1. Music with only one main melodic line, with no harmony or other independent notes at the same time.
  2. A sound pattern where one performer or one instrument carries the melody, while others do not add separate lines.

Examples

  • The song uses monophony with a single melody line.
  • Monophony keeps the music as one single melody line.