punctum

English

The first three notes in this chant are represented by puncta.

Etymology

From Latin punctum.

Noun

punctum (plural puncta)

  1. (anatomy) A sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area.
    • 1861, The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Zoology, Botany, and Geology
      Thus, from what has been stated, we see that neither the white puncta nor the minute white branchwork of lines were ever tubular.
  2. (music) a neume representing a single tone.


Derived terms

Latin

Etymology

Neuter form of punctus, the perfect passive participle of pungō (“puncture”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈpunk.tum/, [ˈpʊŋk.tũ]

Noun

punctum n (genitive punctī); second declension

  1. (also grammar, mathematics) point
  2. puncture
  3. moment
  4. small portion

Inflection

Second declension.

Case Singular Plural
nominative punctum puncta
genitive punctī punctōrum
dative punctō punctīs
accusative punctum puncta
ablative punctō punctīs
vocative punctum puncta

Synonyms

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References

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