agoge
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).
Noun[edit]
agoge (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.
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Serbo-Croatian[edit]
Noun[edit]
agòge f (Cyrillic spelling аго̀ге)