Word: tetrachordal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tet
ra
chor
dal
Definition: Relating to a tetrachord. A series of four sounds, forming a scale of two-and-a-half tones.
Morphemes:
Affix: tetra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέτταρες
Language: grc
Decoded: tettares
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: four
Affix: chord
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.