Meaning Of The Word Hexachord

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Hexachord Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hexachord?

hexachord in American English
a diatonic scale of six tones, with a semitone between the third and the fourth
noun: a diatonic series of six tones having, in medieval music, a half step between the third and fourth tones and whole steps between the others

hexachord in British English
noun: (in medieval musical theory) any of three diatonic scales based upon C, F, and G, each consisting of six notes, from which solmization was developed

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