guidonian

/ˈɡwaɪdoʊniən/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical temperament or a musical scale based on the harmonic series, in particular, a system of tuning the strings of a lyre or a harp.

“The musician was interested in exploring the characteristics of Guidonian tunings in her compositions.”

Synonyms

  • harmonic
  • tonal

Antonyms

  • atonic
  • dissonant