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mensural Definition

men·su·ral (men′s̸hər əl)

adjective

  1. of measure
  2. Music designating or of polyphonic music in which each note is given a strictly determined value

Etymology: LL mensuralis

mensural Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • canon: The upper voices form a mensural canon: they sing the same melody but at slightly different speeds.