Virga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɜːɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Virga is a noun meaning (music) A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
Meaning
(music) A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
More Meanings
- (measurement, countable) A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.
- (meteorology, countable) A streak of rain or snow that is dissipated in falling and does not reach the ground, commonly appearing descending from a cloud layer.
Example Sentences
Strong gusts of wind buffeted the train, and ghostly virga of ice followed it through the night.
Word Forms
- virgas
- virgae
Synonyms for virga
Depending on context, synonyms include virgula.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bivirga, trivirga, ottavino, tone, quint, sesquialtera.
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