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agogic

Pronunciation: /əˈgɒdʒɪk/
Music
Definition of agogic

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

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