agoge

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US/əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/UK/əˈɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/

noun

In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.

OriginAncient Greek ἀγωγή →
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Meanings

nounagoge (countable and uncountable, plural agoges)

plural agoges

  1. countableuncountableIn ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
  2. countableuncountableMelodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.
  3. countablehistoricaluncountableA rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀγωγή
  2. Ancient Greekἀγωγή
  3. Englishagoge

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).

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APA

agoge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/agoge

MLA

“agoge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/agoge. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “agoge,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/agoge.

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