agoge

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).

Noun

agoge (plural agoges)

  1. In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
  2. Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.
  3. (historical) A rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.

See also

Serbo-Croatian

Noun

agoge f (Cyrillic spelling агоге)

  1. agogics

Synonyms

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