pro·la·tion
| \ prōˈlāshən \
plural prolations
Definition of prolation
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or prolatio, music
: the relationship between the semibreve and the minim in mensural notation
Note: In major prolation the semibreve is divided into three minims, whereas in minor prolation it is divided into two.
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“Prolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolation. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of prolation was in the 14th century
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