Monodist: meaning, definitions and examples

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monodist

 

[ หˆmษ’nษ™หŒdษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical context

A monodist is a musician or singer who performs monody, a style characterized by a single melodic line accompanied by chords or harmonic support. This term often refers to the practice in early music where a solo voice was accompanied by instruments or simple harmonies, placing emphasis on the expressive nature of the text sung.

Synonyms

soloist, vocalist

Examples of usage

  • The monodist captivated the audience with her emotional delivery.
  • In the Baroque period, many composers wrote for the solo monodist.
  • He aspired to be a renowned monodist in the opera scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "monodist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monodista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคกเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monodist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monodist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะดะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monodysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monodiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monodista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monodist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๋””์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ูˆ ุฏูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monodista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monodista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monodist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monodista

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะดะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monodist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monodista

Etymology

The term 'monodist' originates from the word 'monody,' which is derived from the Greek 'monos,' meaning 'alone' or 'single,' combined with 'ody,' meaning 'song.' Monody emerged during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods as composers began to explore the expressive potential of a single vocal line supported by simple harmonies. This shift marked a departure from the more complex polyphonic textures that characterized earlier musical styles. By the 17th century, monody was widely adopted in Italian opera and theatre, allowing for a deeper connection between the music and the text. As a result, the role of the monodist became prominent in musical performances, especially in operatic arias, where the singer's interpretation of the text played a crucial role in conveying the emotional essence of the piece.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,668, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.