heterophony

/hɛtəˈɹɒfəni/

UK: /hɛtəˈɹɒfəni/

heterophony

English Noun

Definition

The simultaneous performance by a number of singers or musicians of two or more versions of the same melody.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑτεροφωνία (heterophōnía). By surface analysis, hetero- + -phony.