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trichord, n. and a.|ˈtraɪkɔːd|
[ad. Gr. τρίχορδος three-stringed, f. τρι-, tri- three + χορδή string, chord.]
a. n. A musical instrument of three strings; a three-stringed lyre or lute.
b. adj. Having three strings to each note: applied to a pianoforte in which most of the keys have three strings each.
1776Burney Hist. Mus. I. 211 Though so ancient and honourable an origin has been assigned to the Dichord and Trichord. 1866Mrs. J. H. Riddell Race for Wealth xxiii, One of Collard's Repetition Trichord grand pianos. |