Definition of TRICHORD

trichord

Plural: trichords

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From tri- + chord.

Scrabble Score: 14

trichord: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
trichord: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
trichord: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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