agoge
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).
Noun
editagoge (countable and uncountable, plural agoges)
- In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
- Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.
- (historical) A rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.
See also
editSerbo-Croatian
editPronunciation
editNoun
editagòge f (Cyrillic spelling аго̀ге)
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