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[L.
monochordon, Gr. &?;, fr. &?; with but one string; &?; only,
single + &?; string: cf. F. monocorde. See Chord, and
cf. Mainchord.] (Mus.) An instrument for
experimenting upon the mathematical relations of musical sounds. It
consists of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or
both of which are movable, and which stand upon a graduated rule for
the purpose of readily changing and measuring the length of the part
of the string between them.

Mon`o*chro*mat"ic (?), a. [Cf. F.
monochromatique. See Monochrome.] Consisting of
one color, or presenting rays of light of one color only.

Monochromatic lamp (Opt.),a lamp
whose flame yields rays of some one homogenous light. It is of great
importance in optical experiments.

Mon"o*chrome (?), n. [Gr. &?; of one
color; mo`nos single + &?; color: cf. F.
monochrome.] A painting or drawing in a single color; a
picture made with a single color.

Mon`o*chro"mic (?), a. Made, or
done, with a single color; as, a monochromic
picture.

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