schisma

noun

schis·​ma

ˈskizmə

plural schismata

-mətə

: the interval between an acoustical pure and an equally tempered fifth see diaschisma

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin schismat-, schisma minute interval in music, schism

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Rhymes for schisma

• charisma