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agoges

agoges is the plural of agoge.

Meaning of agoge

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.

Questions about agoges

What is agoges the plural of?
Agoges is the plural of agoge.

Words near agoges in the dictionary

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

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