octacolic

/ɒk.təˈkɒ.lɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an octachord, a musical instrument with eight strings or a similar eight-part structure

“The composer’s unique octacolic composition stunned the audience with its complexity.”

2. noun

a musical instrument with eight strings or a similar eight-part structure

“The octacolic instrument required great skill and patience to master.”

Synonyms

  • heptacolic
  • octachordal

Antonyms

  • diatonic
  • monophonic