noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   any set of three different pitch classes
2. 2
   A musical instrument with three strings, such as a lyre or harp.
3. 3
   The three strings of a note on a piano that are tuned as a unison.

Etymology

From tri- + chord.

Related phrases

Viennese trichordmusical instrumentpitch class

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