Sesquialtera
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɛskwɪˈaltərə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sesquialtera is a noun meaning (mathematics) A ratio of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1.
Meaning
(mathematics) A ratio of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1.
More Meanings
- (music) A 1½ note.
- (music) An organ stop that uses two ranks of different pipes.
Word Forms
- sesquialteras
Synonyms for sesquialtera
Depending on context, synonyms include sesquialter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sesquitertia, sesquialter, quadrisection, sesquiquadrate, sesquioctave, quintary.
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