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pentachord
CIDE DICTIONARY
pentachord, n. [L. pentachordus five-stringed, Gr. penta`chordos; penta- five + chordh` string.].
- An ancient instrument of music with five strings. [1913 Webster]
- An order or system of five sounds. Busby. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pentachord, n.
1 a musical instrument with five strings.
2 a series of five musical notes.
1 a musical instrument with five strings.
2 a series of five musical notes.
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