PENTACHORD


Meaning of PENTACHORD in English

ˈpentəˌkȯrd noun

Etymology: Greek pentachordon, from neuter of pentachordos five-stringed, from penta- + -chordos stringed (from chordē string) — more at cord

1. : an ancient musical instrument with five strings

2. : a diatonic system of five tones

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