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monody

 

[ หˆmษ’nษ™di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical composition

Monody is a term used in music to describe a style of composition featuring a single melodic line, typically with instrumental accompaniment. This form emerged in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, emphasizing the expressive qualities of a solo voice or instrument. Monody often allows for greater emotional expression and clarity of text in vocal music, contrasting with the more polyphonic styles that preceded it. It played a pivotal role in the development of opera and other dramatic vocal genres.

Synonyms

lyric, melody, solo

Examples of usage

  • She performed a beautiful monody at the concert.
  • The composer experimented with monody to highlight the solo voice.
  • Baroque monody often features a continuo accompaniment.

Translations

Translations of the word "monody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monodia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monodie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monodi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monodia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒ‡ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monodie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monodรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monodi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ูˆูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monodie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monรณdia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•ๅฃฐ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monodija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณdรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monodi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monodรญa

Etymology

The word 'monody' originates from the Greek 'monลidia', which means 'a song sung alone'. The prefix 'mono-' means 'one' or 'single', and 'ody' is derived from 'ode', meaning a song or poem. The use of monody in music became prominent in the late 16th century as composers began to prioritize the clarity of words and emotional expression in their works. This marked a shift from the complex polyphonic traditions of the medieval and Renaissance eras, where multiple independent melodies were interwoven. The advent of monody laid the groundwork for the development of opera and was particularly influential in the works of early Baroque composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, who utilized this style to enhance dramatic effect in his compositions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,716, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.