deminutio

Definition of the Latin term deminutio in music:

  1. diminution (compositional technique in mensural music where the note values of a melody are shortened, making it sound faster)
  2. decrease
Language
Latin
Singular
deminutio
Plural
deminutiones

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to deminutio:

  • diminutio – diminution (compositional technique in mensural mu...