sesquioctava

Definition of the Latin term sesquioctava in music:

  1. relationship of 9/8 (used in medieval and Renaissance music theory in relation to intervals and/or note values)
Language
Latin

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to sesquioctava:

  • sesquialtera – relationship of 3/2 (used in medieval and Renaissa...
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