Meaning
A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin virga (“rod”). Doublet of verge.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
virgula
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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