What's the difference between tetrachord and trichord?

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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Trichord


Definition:

  • (n.) An instrument, as a lyre or harp, having three strings.

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