decachord Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dec"a*chord, Dec`a*chor"don noun (Also<

• Decachord
• Decachordon

)

Etymology

Gr. deka`chordos tenstringed; de`ka ten + chordj` a string.

Definitions

1. An ancient Greek musical instrument of ten strings, resembling the harp.
2. Something consisting of ten parts. W. Watson.