Word: hockets
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ho
ckets
Definition: Plural of hocket. In medieval music, a rhythmic linear technique using the alternation of notes, pitches, or chords. A single melody is shared between two (or occasionally more) voices such that alternately one voice sounds while the other rests.
Morphemes:
Affix: hocket
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In medieval music, a rhythmic linear technique using the alternation of notes, pitches, or chords. A single melody is shared between two (or occasionally more) voices such that alternately one voice sounds while the other rests.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hoquetus
Language: la
Decoded: hoquetus
Meaning: hiccup
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).