hexachord en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swéḱs Proto-Hellenic *hwéks Ancient Greek ἕξ (héx) Ancient Greek ἑξα- (hexa-)der. Latin hexa-der. English hexa- English chord English hexachord From hexa- + chord.
Meanings
- A series of six tones denoted with the syllables ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la separated by seconds, the only of which that is a minor second being mi-fa.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hexachords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |