'Monody' definitions:

Definition of 'monody'

From: WordNet
noun
Music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment) [syn: monophony, monophonic music, monody] [ant: concerted music, polyphonic music, polyphony]

Definition of 'Monody'

From: GCIDE
  • Monody \Mon"o*dy\, n.; pl. Monodies. [L. monodia, Gr. ?, fr. ? singing alone; mo`nos single + ? song: cf. F. monodie. See Ode.] A species of poem of a mournful character, in which a single mourner expresses lamentation; a song for one voice. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'monody'

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Words containing 'Monody'