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Which of the following choices is the defining characteristic of polyphony? Select one: The sequential arrangement of separate melodic lines The interrelation of melodic lines played in unison The independence and equality of concurrent melodic lines The presence of many melodic lines of music regardless of their relationship

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The presence of many melodic lines of music regardless of their relationship.

Polyphony, if broken down, has the root of Poly which means multiple. Ergo, a polyphonic melody has multiple melodic lines or many - examples would be when, in vocal music, Hamilton: Farmer Refute.

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