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Monodic
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Monodic
see synonyms of monodicnoun plural -dies
1.
(in Greek tragedy) an ode sung by a single actor
2.
any poem of lament for someone's death
3. music
a style of composition consisting of a single vocal part, usually with accompaniment
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Monodic
see synonyms of monodic nounWord forms: plural ˈmonodies
1.
in ancient Greek literature, an ode sung by a single voice, as in a tragedy; lyric solo, generally a lament or dirge
2.
a poem in which the poet mourns someone's death
3.
a monotonous sound or tone, as of waves
4. Music
a.
an early vocal style having a single voice part with continuo accompaniment, as in Baroque opera
b.
a composition in this style
5.
monophony
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Monodic
see synonyms of monodicn. pl. mon·o·dies
1. An ode for one voice or actor, as in Greek drama.
2. A poem in which the poet or speaker mourns another's death.
3. Music
a. A style of composition dominated by a single melodic line.
b. A style of composition having a single melodic line; monophony.
c. A composition in either of these styles.
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