modus imperfectus
Definition of the Latin term modus imperfectus in music:
- imperfect mode (mensural value in medieval notation where longa is subdivided into two brevis)
Language
Latin
Singular
modus imperfectus
Plural
modi imperfecti
Combinations
Latin musical terms that include modus imperfectus:
- maximodus imperfectus – imperfect maximode (mensural value in medieval not...
Related terms
Latin musical terms related to modus imperfectus:
- maximodus perfectus – perfect maximode (mensural value in medieval notat...
- modus – mode (scale type defined by a specific pattern of ...
- modus perfectus – perfect mode (mensural value in medieval notation ...
- prolatio imperfecta – imperfect prolation (mensural value in medieval no...
- prolatio maior – perfect prolation (mensural value in medieval nota...
- prolatio minor – imperfect prolation (mensural value in medieval no...
- prolatio perfecta – perfect prolation (mensural value in medieval nota...
- tempus imperfectum – imperfect tempus (mensural value in medieval notat...
- tempus perfectum – perfect tempus (mensural value in medieval notatio...