Single-voiced; having but one part; as, a monophonic composition; -- opposed to polyphonic.
Of or relating to a system for recording and reproducing sound, which has only one sound channel; also called monaural or mono. It contrasts with stereophonic (or stereo), quadraphonic, or surround-sound, which have two or more channels, and can thus reproduce the effect of the sound coming from more than one direction.
A musical instrument that is only capable of playing one note at a time. Music with only one voice part.
If a synth is monophonic, it can only play one note at a time. Contrast with polyphonic.
More generally known as mono. Derives from the words mono meaning one or single, and phonics meaning the science of sound. Go to Index. Go to Index.
A single tone. Used to describe a synthesiser/MIDI instrument that can only produce a single note at a time.
Again from the Latin....Mono, meaning single.........A Monophonic synth can only play one note at a time....You cannot play chords on a Monophonic instrument.
Literally "one sound." Used to refer to music that has no harmony, or is performed in unison. Gregorian chants are monophonic. HEAR IT
designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
consisting of a single melodic line
A single channel system or component.
a texture featuring a single unaccompanied melodic line
Single-line texture, or melody without accompaniment. Example: Gregorian chant, "Kyrie eleison" Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album In this chant, only one melody is heard (whether sung by a soloist or by the group) with no accompaniment.
a single melodic line without accompaniment. May be a single voice singing alone, or a whole choir, all singing exactly the same thing at the same time. Related terms: homophonic, polyphonic.
A recording or sound system that has only one channel, usually with all the sound (in most cases, music) coming from just one speaker system.
Refers to a single audio signal, usually rendered on a single speaker. Mono sounds appear to originate from the speaker, or from the center of a listener's head in the case of headphones
Monophonic is a old type of ringtone that is played on mobile phones when it has a incoming call. Basic in the way it is made and the playing quality reflects this compared to Polyphonic ringtones.
the ability to play only one note at once. A characteristic of some older synthesizers.
(mah-no-fahn´-ik). Music composed for unaccompanied voice or unison voices. That is, a single melodic line.
Only one note of an instrument may be played at a time. An instrument that can play many at once is said to be Polyphonic. Monophonic instruments usually cut-off the sound of previously played note with the start of new one.
(One-sound) A synthesizer that can only play one note or sound at a time is said to be monophonic.
Single-line texture, or melody without accompaniment. In this chant, only one melody is heard (whether sung by a soloist or by the group) with no accompaniment. Example: Gregorian chant, "Kyrie eleison" Real Audio: 28K | 56K | About this album
Recording, transmission or reproduction of sound via a single channel.
One note. A monophonic system can play only one note at one time.
Capable of producing only one note at a time.
