plagal

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Synonyms: pagal, plaga, plagae

Antonyms: pagal, plaga, plagae

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|music}} Designating a [[mode]] lying a [[perfect fourth]] below the [[authentic]] form.
2. {{lb|en|music}} Designating a [[cadence]] in which the [[subdominant]] chord precedes the [[tonic#Etymology 2|tonic]].

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