pentachord

[pen-tuh-kawrd]

pentachord Definition

  • 1a five-note sequence in music
  • 2a stringed instrument with five strings

Using pentachord: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pentachord" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The melody is based on a pentachord.

  • Example

    The pentachord was popular in ancient Greece.

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Summary: pentachord in Brief

The term 'pentachord' [pen-tuh-kawrd] refers to a five-note sequence in music or a stringed instrument with five strings. It was popular in ancient Greece and is still used in modern music.