What's the difference between hexachord and tetrachord?

Hexachord


Definition:

  • (n.) A series of six notes, with a semitone between the third and fourth, the other intervals being whole tones.

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Tetrachord


Definition:

  • (n.) A scale series of four sounds, of which the extremes, or first and last, constituted a fourth. These extremes were immutable; the two middle sounds were changeable.

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