mensura
Definition of the Latin term mensura in music:
- measure (the proportional relationship between note durations in mensural music)
- measurement (in general)
- quantity, amount
Language
Latin
Singular
mensura
Plural
mensurae
Combinations
Latin musical terms that include mensura:
- cantus mensurabilis – literally "measurable song"...
- musica mensurabilis – literally "measurable music"...
- organum mensuratum – literally "measured organum"...