MONOCHORD

Etymology

Noun

monochord (plural monochords)

A musical instrument for experimenting with the mathematical relations of musical sounds, consisting of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which can be moved, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them.

A stringed instrument with only one string.

Synonyms

• kanon (used in the context of ancient Greek music)

Source: Wiktionary

Mon"o*chord, n. Etym: [L. monochordon, Gr. monocorde. See Chord, and cf. Mainchord.] (Mus.)

Definition: An instrument for experimenting upon the mathematical relations of musical sounds. It consists of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which are movable, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of readily changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition