sesquioctave
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.