modus perfectus
Definition of the Latin term modus perfectus in music:
- perfect mode (mensural value in medieval notation where longa is subdivided into three brevis)
Language
Latin
Singular
modus perfectus
Plural
modi perfecti
Combinations
Latin musical terms that include modus perfectus:
- maximodus perfectus – perfect maximode (mensural value in medieval notat...
Related terms
Latin musical terms related to modus perfectus:
- maximodus imperfectus – imperfect maximode (mensural value in medieval not...
- modus – mode (scale type defined by a specific pattern of ...
- modus imperfectus – imperfect mode (mensural value in medieval notatio...
- 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...