Definition of the Latin term mora in music:

  1. delay
  2. obstacle, impediment
  3. dot in neume notation indicating a lengthening of the preceding note (typically doubling it)
Language
Latin
Singular
mora
Plural
morae

Latin musical terms related to mora:

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  • quilisma – neume of uncertain meaning
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  • subpunctis – note appended at the end of other notes in neume n...
  • torculus – three-note neume in neume notation, indicating a r...
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