rhasophore

/ˈræsəˌfɔr, -ˌfɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A rhasophore is a rare or obsolete term referring to a device for changing the pitch of a musical instrument, especially a stringed instrument.

“The old musicologist specialized in rhasophores and their historical significance in Western music theory.”

Synonyms

  • pitch-changer
  • tuning device

Antonyms

  • tuning fork