TRICHORD

Etymology

Noun

trichord (plural trichords)

(music) any set of three different pitch classes

A musical instrument with three strings, such as a lyre or harp.

Source: Wiktionary


Tri"chord, n. Etym: [Gr. Tri-) + , or string.] (Mus.)

Definition: An instrument, as a lyre or harp, having three strings.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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