sesquioctave
English
editEtymology
editFrom 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
editsesquioctave (plural sesquioctaves)
- A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.