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mono·chord | \ ˈmä-nə-ˌkȯrd 
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\Definition of monochord
: an instrument of ancient origin for measuring and demonstrating the mathematical relations of musical tones and that consists of a single string stretched over a sound box and a movable bridge set on a graduated scale
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monochord
nounmono·chord | \ ˈmän-ə-ˌkȯ(ə)rd \
\Medical Definition of monochord
: an instrument that has been used to test hearing acuity and that consists of a single string stretched over a sounding board and a movable bridge set on a graduated scale
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The first known use of monochord was in the 15th century
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