polychord

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English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ chord.

Noun

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polychord (plural polychords)

  1. (music) Two or more chords, each constructed in a different manner, one on top of the other; multiple chords.
  2. (music) A musical instrument having ten strings.
  3. (music) A device, attached to a keyboard, for coupling two octave notes.

Adjective

polychord

  1. (music) having many strings