Diminution
Definition of the German term Diminution in music:
- diminution (the statement of a theme with proportionally shortened note values)
- diminution (the shortening of the notes of a melody to make room for ornamentation)
- reduction, decrease
Language
German
Singular
Diminution
Plural
Diminutionen
Related terms
German musical terms related to Diminution:
- Kürzung – shortening
- verkürzen – to shorten, to reduce
- zusammengezogen – to add together, to shorten, to reduce