polyphony

noun po·lyph·o·ny \pə-ˈli-fə-nē\

Definition of POLYPHONY

: a style of musical composition employing two or more simultaneous but relatively independent melodic lines : counterpoint

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Greek polyphōnia variety of tones, from polyphōnos having many tones or voices, from poly- + phōnē voice — more at ban

First Known Use: circa 1864

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