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polychord.

Two or more chords, each constructed in a different manner, one on top of the other; multiple chords.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Two or more chords, each constructed in a different manner, one on top of the other; multiple chords.

  2. A musical instrument having ten strings.

  3. A device, attached to a keyboard, for coupling two octave notes.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English chord English polychord From poly- + chord.

adj
  1. having many strings

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English chord English polychord From poly- + chord.

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