Polyphony

Polyphony is a complex and harmonically rich form of classical music that emerged during the late Middle Ages, reaching its zenith in the Renaissance period. Characterized by the simultaneous combination of two or more independent melodic lines, polyphony creates a textured musical tapestry where voices or instruments intertwine while maintaining their individual melodic integrity. Each line, with its own rhythm and contour, contributes equally to the construction of the intricate musical whole. Renowned ensembles like The Tallis Scholars and Stile Antico specialize in this genre, bringing ancient choral works to life with a focus on vocal purity and balance. Their performances often highlight the contrapuntal craftsmanship of composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, and Josquin des Prez, offering listeners a transcendental experience rooted in the interplay of layered melodies.

Latest Polyphony Release
undefined album image
Lucy Walker: Choral Works
Album - 19 Tracks - Released July 18, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
The King's Singers
Michel Corboz
Ensemble Organum
The Gesualdo Six
A Filetta
John Sheppard
Top Playlists
The Sound of Polyphonies Corses 16 Polyphony artists
The Sound of German Renaissance 8 Polyphony artists
The Sound of Georgian Polyphony 5 Polyphony artists
The Sound of Spanish Renaissance 5 Polyphony artists
The Sound of Cambridge Choir 2 Polyphony artists
The Sound of Ars subtilior 2 Polyphony artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 73 Polyphony artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 857 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Polyphony artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. July 18, 2025
  2. July 4
  3. July 4
  4. July 4
  5. June 27
  6. June 27
  7. June 26
  8. June 13
  9. June 13
  10. June 13
  11. June 13
  12. May 30
  13. May 30
  14. May 23
  15. May 20
  16. May 2
  17. April 25
  18. April 18
  19. April 11
  20. April 11
  21. April 4
  22. March 28
  23. March 21
  24. March 14
  25. March 14
  26. March 14
  27. March 7
  28. March 7
  29. February 28
  30. February 28
  31. February 28
  32. February 25
  33. February 24
  34. February 21
  35. February 21
  36. February 14
  37. February 14
  38. February 14
  39. February 14
  40. February 7
  1. July 18, 2025
  2. July 4
  3. July 4
  4. May 20
  5. May 2
  6. April 4
  7. March 28
  8. March 14
  9. March 14
  10. March 14
  11. February 28
  12. February 28
  13. February 24
  14. February 7
  15. February 7
  16. February 7
  17. January 17
  18. December 13, 2024
  19. December 13
  20. November 29
  1. July 4, 2025
  2. June 27
  3. June 27
  4. June 26
  5. June 13
  6. June 13
  7. June 13
  8. June 13
  9. May 30
  10. May 30
  11. May 23
  12. April 25
  13. April 18
  14. April 11
  15. April 11
  16. March 21
  17. March 7
  18. March 7
  19. February 28
  20. February 25