About The Word Breve
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Breve
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What's The Definition Of Breve?
[n] a diacritical mark (u-curved) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound
Synonyms | Synonyms for Breve: Related Terms | Find terms related to Breve: See Also | diacritic | diacritical mark Breve In Webster's Dictionary \Breve\ (br[=e]v), n. [It. & (in sense 2) LL. breve, fr.
L. brevis short. See {Brief}.]
1. (Mus.) A note or character of time, equivalent to two
semibreves or four minims. When dotted, it is equal to
three semibreves. It was formerly of a square figure (as
thus: ? ), but is now made oval, with a line perpendicular
to the staff on each of its sides; -- formerly much used
for choir service. --Moore.
2. (Law) Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any
court.
3. (Print.) A curved mark [[breve]] used commonly to indicate
the short quantity of a vowel.
4. (Zo["o]l.) The great ant thrush of Sumatra ({Pitta
gigas}), which has a very short tail.
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