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agoge

/əˈɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/US/əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/

agoge noun: in ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.

Noun

agoge (countable and uncountable, plural agoges)

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

Forms of agoge

pluralagoges

Origin of agoge

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).

Questions about agoge

What does agoge mean?
Agoge means in ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
What part of speech is agoge?
Agoge is a noun.
How do you pronounce agoge?
Agoge is pronounced /əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/ (US).
What is the plural of agoge?
The plural of agoge is agoges.

Words near agoge in the dictionary

  1. ago
  2. AGOA
  3. agoe
  4. agog
  5. agogare
  6. agoge
  7. agoges
  8. agoggle
  9. agoggled
  10. agogic
  11. agogics

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