homophonic

adjective

Definition of homophonicnext
as in polyphonic

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Recent Examples of homophonic My introduction to homophonic translation came from my former teacher, Mónica de la Torre. — Literary Hub, 9 Jan. 2026 How does this make any sense except as a very stupid, clumsy, idiotic no good way to give us a homophonic bridge to Gandalf. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The content creator also used a homophonic slur at several points throughout the clip. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024 The encryption turned out to be a homophonic cipher, in which each letter of the alphabet can be encoded in several different ways. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Feb. 2023 Mary used what is called a homophonic cipher, where each letter is replaced with a certain symbol. — Town & Country, 8 Feb. 2023 The letters used what’s known as a homophonic cipher, the researchers explain in a study published on Tuesday in the journal Cryptologia. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2023 The ciphers were homophonic, meaning each letter of the alphabet could be encoded using several cipher symbols, according to the researchers. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homophonic
  1. polyphonic
  2. harmonic
  3. tonal
  4. rhythmic
  5. orchestral
  6. chordal
  7. lyric
  8. lyrical
Adjective
  • Georgia is culturally alive and vibrant—polyphonic singing seen and heard through swirling traditional dances, finally, felt through ancient cobblestones underfoot.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The soundtrack—by the frequent Hans Zimmer collaborator David Fleming—is a delight, a polyphonic mood board of ghost-clangs, spooky bassoons, lyrical electro-motifs, and sighing sea themes.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of polyphonic
Adjective
  • Each line of counterpoint, each aching harmonic turn, felt like a direct transmission from some higher dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • To protect harmless bugs, pets, and children, the drone analyzes the unique sonar signatures, such as wingbeat frequencies and harmonic structures.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • Another brand, Gestuz, demonstrated that tonal looks don't have to be exclusively minimalist or understated.
    — Miriam Nehring, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Last Week Tonight vet Juli Weiner, primarily) to transform the show into something with more jagged tonal edges and long-term potential, but little continuity with what came before.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tonal
Adjective
  • Andrés Tambornino’s rhythmic editing pulls together the disparate kinds of stock and material, helping to create a strong sense of forward momentum throughout.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting sound combines disco and psychedelic funk with Turkish melodies, rhythmic patterns and lyrics.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhythmic
Adjective
  • The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But what gave me the most challenges, excitement and joy has always been playing, especially orchestral.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestral
Adjective
  • Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.
    — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
  • Hudson buttressed Al Kooper’s original organ part into a chordal fortress, part of an incendiary performance that surges to peak after peak.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of chordal
Adjective
  • Watch a lyric video, assembled from Super 8 footage of Prine on a family vacation in the early 1970s, below.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • On July 13, Grande all but confirmed their reconciliation in her lyric change.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • And an extremely catchy German song has gone viral in part because its lyrical refrain sounds goofy to ears used to English.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For someone who performs in a mask and had often relied on metaphor to guide his lyrical decisions, his connection with his fans is unusually close.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of lyrical

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