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1 a: one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody b: the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear character : polyphony2 a: a complementing or contrasting item : opposite b: use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art (as a drama)
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