sesquioctave en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-ˈɒkteɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɑktɪv/ (General-American)
- /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɒktɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + octave.
Meanings
- A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sesquioctaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |