quadruplum

kwah-DROO-plum

[ Latin , quadruple ]

Definition

Term used in Medieval theory having several meanings:

1. Polyphony having four voices.

2. The fourth voice (highest) in a polyphonic composition; (organum) having four or more voices.

3. Diminution or augmentation by a factor of four in mensural notation.

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