Harmonometer

Harmonometer
Harmonometer Har`mo*nom"e*ter (-n[o^]m"[-e]*t[~e]r), n. [Gr. "armoni`a harmony + meter: cf. F. harmonometre.] An instrument for measuring the harmonic relations of sounds. It is often a monochord furnished with movable bridges. [1913 Webster]

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  • Harmonometer — (Musik), s. Monochord …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • harmonometer — instrument measuring harmonic relations of sounds Scientific Instruments …   Phrontistery dictionary

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