mensural notation

noun

A musical notation system used for polyphonic European vocal music from the late 13th century until the early 17th century.

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Meanings

nounmensural notation (countable and uncountable, plural mensural notations)

plural mensural notations

  1. countablehistoricaluncountableentertainmentA musical notation system used for polyphonic European vocal music from the late 13th century until the early 17th century.
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Chicago

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