monochord

mon·o·chord

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-kawrd]
- /ˈmɒn əˌkɔrd/
- /mˈɒnəʊkˌɔːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-kawrd]
- /ˈmɒn əˌkɔrd/

Definitions of monochord word

noun monochord an acoustical instrument dating from antiquity, consisting of an oblong wooden sounding box, usually with a single string, used for the mathematical determination of musical intervals. 1
noun monochord An instrument for comparing musical pitches mathematically, using a taut wire whose vibrating length can be adjusted with a movable bridge. 1
noun monochord an instrument employed in acoustic analysis or investigation, consisting usually of one string stretched over a resonator of wood 0
noun monochord an acoustical instrument consisting of a wooden sounding box with a single string and a movable bridge set on a graduated scale: used for determining musical intervals mathematically by dividing the string into separate parts whose vibrations can be measured 0

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Origin of monochord

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English monocorde < Medieval Latin monochordum < Greek monóchordon, noun use of neuter of monóchordos with one string. See mono-, chord1

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Parts of speech for Monochord

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monochord popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monochord usage trend in Literature

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