sesquialtera

English

Etymology

From Latin sesquialtera, form of sesquialtera, from sesqui- (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sɛskwɪˈaltərə/

Noun

sesquialtera (countable and uncountable, plural sesquialteras)

1. (mathematics) A ratio of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1.
2. (music) A 1½ note.
3. (music) An organ stop that uses two ranks of different pipes.

Synonyms

• (musical): sesquialter

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /se.skwiˈal.te.ra/
• Rhymes: -altera
• Hyphenation: se‧squi‧àl‧te‧ra

Adjective

sesquialtera

1. feminine singular of sesquialtero

Latin

Adjective

sesquialtera

1. inflection of sesquialter:
   1. nominative/vocative feminine singular
   2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural

Adjective

sesquialterā

1. ablative feminine singular of sesquialter