sesquioctave

/ˌsɛs.kwiˈɒktɪv/

sesquioctave means A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.

sesquioctave is pronounced /ˌsɛs.kwiˈɒktɪv/.

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + octave.

noun

A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.