Definition of HOMOPHONY

homophony

Meanings

Plural: homophonies

Noun

  • the same pronunciation for words of different origins
  • part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)
  • a texture in which two or more parts move together in harmony, the relationship between them creating chords.
  • The quality of being homophonous.

Origin / Etymology

From French homophonie, from Ancient Greek ὁμοφωνία (homophōnía, “unison”), from ὁμόφωνος (homóphōnos, “of the same sound or tone”); equivalent to homo- + -phony.

Scrabble Score: 22

homophony is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
homophony is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
homophony is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

homophony is a valid Words With Friends word