polychord

English

noun
Definitions
  • (music) Two or more chords, each constructed in a different manner, one on top of the other, multiple chords
  • (music) a musical instrument having ten strings
  • (music) a device, attached to a keyboard, for coupling two octave notes

Etymology

Prefix from English chord.

Origin

English

chord

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