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单词 paranete
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Definition of paranete in English:

paranete

(also paranetê)
noun ˌparəˈniːtiː
Ancient Greek Music
  • The second highest note of the higher of two tetrachords; (in the Greater and Lesser Perfect systems) the second highest note of the two highest tetrachords and of the highest tetrachord respectively. Hence occasionally: the seventh string (counting from the bottom) of an eight-stringed lyre (now rare).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin paranētē the second highest note in certain tetrachords from ancient Greek παρανήτη (also in uncontracted form παρανεάτη) the string below the nete from παρα- + νήτη; originally via Middle French, French paranete.

Definition of paranete in US English:

paranete

(also paranetê)
nounˌparəˈniːtiː
Ancient Greek Music
  • The second highest note of the higher of two tetrachords; (in the Greater and Lesser Perfect systems) the second highest note of the two highest tetrachords and of the highest tetrachord respectively. Hence occasionally: the seventh string (counting from the bottom) of an eight-stringed lyre (now rare).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin paranētē the second highest note in certain tetrachords from ancient Greek παρανήτη (also in uncontracted form παρανεάτη) the string below the nete from παρα- + νήτη; originally via Middle French, French paranete.

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