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Homophony - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Homophony : (noun)
1: the same pronunciation for words of different origins
2: part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Homophony : \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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Homophony |
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hbehl: RT @NOVALanguages: Mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase due to near Homophony: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen (RT @lbgil ... |
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NovaLanguages: Mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase due to near Homophony: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen (RT @lbgilbert @schmeeeb) |
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nkvanhoosier: @MsUndrstood ummm it's the attraction of #Homophony. Or the sub-freezing weather. Makes you kinda want more cuddling |
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