polychord

noun, adj — 4 senses

polychord

noun

Etymology From poly- + chord.

1

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

2

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A musical instrument having ten strings.

3

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A device, attached to a keyboard, for coupling two octave notes.

Derived terms: polychordal

polychord

adj

Etymology From poly- + chord.

1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music having many strings

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