English Explanatory Dictionary

sesquialter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Synonym of sesquialterate, 1½ times.
  2. Synonym of sesquialteral, of or relating to 1½ notes.
noun
  1. Synonym of sesquialtera, a 1½ note.
  2. Synonym of sesquialtera, an organ stop.

Pronunciation

/sɛskwɪˈaltər/ /sɛskwɪˈaltə/

Word forms

sesquialter sesquialters

Etymology

From Latin sēsquialter, from sēsqui- (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).

Synonyms

sesquialterate 1½ times sesquialteral of or relating to 1½ notes sesquialtera
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