trichord en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *tréyes Proto-Indo-European *tri- Proto-Italic *tri- Latin tri-der. English tri- English chord English trichord From tri- + chord.
Meanings
- any set of three different pitch classes
- A musical instrument with three strings, such as a lyre or harp.
- The three strings of a note on a piano that are tuned as a unison.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trichords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
dyad · trichordo · interval · tetrachord · hexachord