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noun greek

dĭĕsis

gen. dĭĕsis · gender feminine · decl. 3rd
= δίεσις. In ancient music
A quarter-tone
A quarter-tone, Vitr. 5, 4; Macr. Somn. Scip. 2, 1 fin.—
The first audible tone of an instrument
The first audible tone of an instrument, Vitr. 5, 3.
Perseus ID: n13848 Key: diesis