Monodic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a single vocal part.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The early Greek melody was monodic, sung by a solo voice with a simple accompaniment.
- The medieval troubadours sang monodic songs that expressed deep emotions.
- The musician composed a beautiful monodic chant that was sung by a soloist in the choir.
- The Renaissance madrigal evolved from the monodic songs of the medieval troubadours.
- In a monodic composition, a single vocal part dominates the overall melody.