Word: hexachordal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: he
xa
chor
dal
Definition: Of or pertaining to a hexachord. A series of six tones denoted with the syllables ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la separated by seconds, the only of which that is a minor second being mi-fa.
Morphemes:
Affix: hexa-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: six
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hexa-
Language: la
Decoded: hexa-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hexa-
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.