heptachord

hep·ta·chord

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hep-tuh-kawrd]
- /ˈhɛp təˌkɔrd/
- /hˈeptəkˌɔːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hep-tuh-kawrd]
- /ˈhɛp təˌkɔrd/

Definitions of heptachord word

noun heptachord a musical scale of seven notes. 1
noun heptachord an interval of a seventh. 1
noun heptachord an ancient Greek stringed instrument. 1
noun heptachord an instrument with seven strings 0
noun heptachord a musical scale consisting of seven notes 0
noun heptachord an interval of a seventh 0

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Origin of heptachord

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

From the Greek word heptáchordos, dating back to 1720-30. See hepta-, chord1

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Parts of speech for Heptachord

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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heptachord popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

heptachord usage trend in Literature

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