"biphonic" meaning in English

See biphonic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: bi- + phonic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bi|phonic}} bi- + phonic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} biphonic (not comparable)
  1. Consisting of two pitches at the same time Tags: not-comparable Related terms: biphonation

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