harmonometer

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harmonometer - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Harmonometer \Har`mo*nom"e*ter\ (-n[o^]m"[-e]*t[~e]r), n. [Gr.
     "armoni`a harmony + meter: cf. F. harmonometre.]
     An instrument for measuring the harmonic relations of sounds.
     It is often a monochord furnished with movable bridges.
     [1913 Webster]