heptachord

Meaning

Noun

A system of seven sounds.
A lyre with seven chords.
A composition sung to the sound of seven chords or tones.

Origin

From Ancient Greek ("seven-stringed"), from Ancient Greek ("seven") + Ancient Greek ("chord"). Compare French heptacorde. See seven and chord.

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