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Webster 1913 Edition


Octachord

Oc′ta-chord

,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] with eight strings;
ὀκτα-
(for
ὀκτώ
eight) + [GREEK] string, chord: cf. F.
octacorde
.]
(Mus.)
An instrument of eight strings; a system of eight tones.
[Also written
octochord
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Octachord

OC'TACHORD

,
Noun.
an instrument or system of eight sounds.

Definition 2024


octachord

octachord

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Noun

octachord (plural octachords)

  1. A musical instrument with eight strings.
  2. A musical system of eight tones.