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Phenomena vs Polyphony - What's the difference?

phenomena | polyphony |

As nouns the difference between phenomena and polyphony

is that phenomena is (phenomenon) while polyphony is (music) musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).

phenomena

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic) * (qualifier)

Noun

phenomena (p)
  • (phenomenon).
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    Usage notes

    * In correct English, the term (phenomena) is always plural, with no exceptions. It is widely used incorrectly as a singular noun.