sesquioctave
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + octave.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɒktɪv/, /-ˈɒkteɪv/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɑktɪv/
- Hyphenation: ses‧qui‧oc‧tave
Noun[edit]
sesquioctave (plural sesquioctaves)
- A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.