DIMINUTION


Meaning of DIMINUTION in English

[ ˌdɪmɪ'nju:ʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun

1》 a reduction in size, extent, or importance.

2》 Music the shortening of the time values of notes in a melodic participle

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