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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A ratio of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A 1½ note. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   An organ stop that uses two ranks of different pipes. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bassooncelloclarinetclarioncornetdiapason

Etymology

From Latin sesquialtera, form of sesquialtera, from sesqui- (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).

Related phrases

organ stop

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