Glossary of Terms:
omni off/poly mode
A MIDI device set to this mode will respond only to MIDI data that is receives on its assigned MIDI channel. It will also play multiple simultaneous notes, up to its designed polyphonic limit.
Source:
Yamaha: Sound Reinforcement Handbook
Related terms:
MIDI
omni
omni off/mono mode
omni off/poly mode
omni on/mono mode
omni on/poly mode