agoge

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Synonyms: agog, agone, agogue, agogo, agage, ahoge

Antonyms: agog, agone, agogue, agogo, agage, ahoge

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Noun

1. In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
2. Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as [[ductus]] in medieval music.
3. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[rigorous]] [[training]] [[regimen]] for [[Spartan]] men in preparation for [[army]] service.

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