Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A character or group of characters that can represent more than one sound in a language, like certain letters in English that can be pronounced in different ways.

Example: The letter 'a' is a polyphone because it can sound different in words like 'cat' and 'cake'.

Definition: Relating to or having multiple sounds or voices at the same time, especially in music where different melodies are played together.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful polyphonic piece that showcased various vocal harmonies.

Definition: In a way that involves multiple independent melodies or voices being sung or played at the same time.

Example: The choir sang polyphonically, creating a rich and harmonious sound.

Definition: Relating to or having multiple sounds or voices at the same time, often used in music to describe a style that involves several independent melodies.

Example: The choir performed a polyphonous arrangement that filled the church with beautiful harmonies.

Definition: A type of music that has two or more different melodies played or sung at the same time.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful piece of polyphony that filled the church with rich harmonies.

Definition: Describing a group that comes from multiple different ancestors rather than just one.

Example: The classification of certain species as polyphyletic shows that they evolved from various ancestral types.

Definition: Referring to an organism or cell that has more than two complete sets of chromosomes, which can affect its genetic characteristics and reproduction.

Example: Many plants are polyploid, which can lead to increased size and vigor.

Definition: An organism that has more than two complete sets of chromosomes, which can affect its growth and reproduction.

Example: Many plants, such as wheat, are polyploids, having multiple sets of chromosomes.

Definition: The condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes in an organism.

Example: Polyploidy is common in plants and can lead to increased size and vigor.

Definition: Describing something that has a shape or appearance similar to a polyp, often referring to abnormal growths in the body.

Example: The doctor noted that the growth was polypoid in nature, indicating it resembled a polyp.

Definition: A piece of art made up of four or more panels that are connected and can be folded together.

Example: The artist created a stunning polyptych that depicted scenes from nature.