Decad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛkæd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decad is a noun meaning (music) A group of ten notes from which the consonant triads may be constructed.
Meaning
(music) A group of ten notes from which the consonant triads may be constructed.
More Meanings
- Archaic form of decade (“period of ten years”).
- Archaic form of decade (“group of ten”).
Example Sentences
Plato […] extends number as far as to the decad.
Since Averill was a decad and a half / His elder, and their parents underground
Word Forms
- decads
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decadation, heptadecad, decachord, duodecet, decet, duodene.
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