dieses

/ˈdaɪsiːz/

Meanings

noun

Any of several intervals, smaller than a tone, in ancient Greek music.

Examples :

"While reconstructing the ancient Greek melody, the musicologist debated whether to include dieses to achieve the intended microtonal nuance. "

music sound

noun

The double dagger sign (‡).

Examples :

"The footnote used dieses to indicate a secondary note about the author's publication history. "

sign writing language mark

Related Words

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

intervals noun

/ˈɪntəvəlz/ /ˈɪntɚvəlz/

A distance in space.

"The intervals between the houses on the street were uneven, some quite large and some very small. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

musicologist noun

/ˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌmjuːzɪkəˈlɒdʒɪst/

One who studies musicology.

"The musicologist analyzed Beethoven's scores to understand his compositional techniques. "

microtonal adjective

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈtoʊnl/ /ˌmaɪkrəˈtoʊnl/

Of, relating to, or written using microtones.

"The musician experimented with a microtonal scale, dividing the octave into more than the usual twelve notes. "

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

secondary noun

/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/

Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.

"The bird's secondary feathers are essential for its flight. "

footnote noun

/ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.

"consult the footnotes for more details"

reconstructing verb

/ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ /rɪkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/

To construct again; to restore.

"After the earthquake, the community is reconstructing the damaged school building. "

indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."