agogic

 
Pronunciation: /əˈgɒdʒɪk/
Music

adjective

  • relating to or denoting accentuation within musical phrases by slight lengthening of notes.

noun

(agogics) [usually treated as singular]
  • the use of agogic accents.

Origin:

late 19th century: coined in German from Greek agōgos 'leading', from agein 'to lead', + -ic