hocket

[ hok-it ]

noun

1. a technique in medieval musical composition in which two or three voice parts are given notes or short phrases in rapid alternation, producing an erratic, hiccuping effect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hocket¹

1250–1300; Middle English hoket hitch < Middle French hocquet hiccup, sudden interruption, equivalent to hoc- (imitative) + -et diminutive suffix; hiccup

Example Sentences

As part of the piano duo Hocket, with Thomas Kotcheff, Gibson knocked out a gleefully insistent duet by Tristan Perich.

From Los Angeles Times

Phil New Music Group in a salute to Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, plus performances by the piano duo Hocket, the alt-classic ensemble Wild Up and the choral group Tonality, among many others.

From Los Angeles Times

With Pocic out, Brad Lundblade has typically worked as the second-team center behind Fuller with undrafted rookie free agent Jared Hocket also taking some snaps.

From Seattle Times

Hocket The piano duo of Sarah Gibson and Thomas Kotcheff performs contemporary works in this Piano Spheres presentation.

From Los Angeles Times

I headed back outdoors for John Cage’s “Two-2,” played by the piano duo Hocket.

From Los Angeles Times