enharmonic
pronunciation
How to pronounce enharmonic in British English:
UK [ˌenhɑ:'mɒnɪk]
How to pronounce enharmonic in American English:
US [ˌenhɑ'mɒnɪk]
Word Origin
- enharmonic (adj.)
- c. 1600, in reference to Greek music, from Late Latin enharmonicus, from Greek enharmonikos, from en (see en- (2)) + harmonikos (see harmonic). From 1794 in reference to a modern music note that can be indicated in different ways (G sharp/A flat).
Example
- 1. However one is drawn to conclude that the composer is engaged in a valiant but vain battle against the enharmonic deficiencies of the instrument .