heptachord

/ˈhɛptəkɔrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A seven-note musical scale or a musical pattern having seven notes

“The composer experimented with various heptachords to create an eerie atmosphere in her symphony.”

2. noun

A seven-stringed musical instrument, especially a type of harp

“The harpist played a beautiful melody on her heptachord, filling the concert hall with enchanting music.”

Synonyms

  • musical scale
  • seven-stringed instrument

Antonyms

  • monochord
  • monophonic