octochord

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octochord - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Octachord \Oc"ta*chord\, n. [Gr. ? with eight strings; 'okta-
     (for 'oktw` eight) + ? string, chord: cf. F. octacorde.]
     (Mus.)
     An instrument of eight strings; a system of eight tones.
     [Also written octochord.]
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  Octochord \Oc"to*chord\, n. (Mus.)
     See Octachord.
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