HEXACHORD

Etymology

Noun

hexachord (plural hexachords)

(music) A series of six tones denoted with the syllables ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la separated by seconds, the only of which that is a minor second being mi-fa.

Usage notes

• The above definition dates back to the theory of Guido of Arezzo (11th century)

Source: Wiktionary


Hex"a*chord, n. Etym: [Hexa- + Gr. hexacorde.] (Mus.)

Definition: A series of six notes, with a semitone between the third and fourth, the other intervals being whole tones.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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