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agoge

/əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.07 in modern English

Syllables
agoge
IPA
/əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/
  • British English: /əˈɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

agoges (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

agogic anagoge

Questions

How do you pronounce agoge?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/.
What does agoge mean?
In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
Where does agoge come from?
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).

How to pronounce agoge

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