hexachord Definition
- 1a series of six musical notes that form a scale
- 2a six-stringed instrument played like a harp
Using hexachord: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hexachord" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hexachord in medieval music was used to teach singers how to sight-read.
Example
The lute is a type of hexachord instrument.
Origins of hexachord
from Greek 'hexakhordos', meaning 'having six strings'
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Summary: hexachord in Brief
A 'hexachord' [hek-suh-kawrd] refers to either a series of six musical notes that form a scale or a six-stringed instrument played like a harp. The term was used in medieval music to teach singers how to sight-read. The lute is an example of a hexachord instrument.
