sesquialtera en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɛskwɪˈaltərə/
Etymology
From Latin sesquialtera, form of sesquialtera, from sesqui- (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A ratio of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1.
- (countable, uncountable) A 1½ note.
- (countable, uncountable) An organ stop that uses two ranks of different pipes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sesquialteras | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
sesquialter (musical)