Hexachord

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛksˈækɔɹd/

Hexachord (noun)

  1. A set of six musical notes arranged so they can be sung or played in order.
  2. In older music teaching, a named group of six notes used to explain melody and pitch relationships.

Examples

  • A hexachord has six notes in a repeating pattern.
  • The song uses a hexachord to guide the melody.