sesquioctave

English

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) +‎ octave.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɒktɪv/, /-ˈɒkteɪv/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɑktɪv/
• Hyphenation: ses‧qui‧oc‧tave

Noun

sesquioctave (plural sesquioctaves)

1. A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.