Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Hexachord

Hex′a-chord

,
Noun.
[
Hexa-
+ Gr. [GREEK] string, chord: cf. F.
hexacorde
.]
(Mus.)
A series of six notes, with a semitone between the third and fourth, the other intervals being whole tones.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hexachord

HEX'ACHORD

,
Noun.
[Gr. six and a chord.] In ancient music, an imperfect chord called a sixth. Also, an instrument of six chords, or system of six sounds.