multichord

/mʌltiˈkɔrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a musical instrument having multiple strings played in unison

“The multichord was played by the entire orchestra to create a dramatic effect.”

2. noun

a stringed instrument with multiple courses of strings

“The lute is an example of a multichord instrument used in medieval music.”

Synonyms

  • polyphonic instrument
  • stringed instrument

Antonyms

  • monophonic instrument
  • single-string instrument