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Meaning of agoge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi

Definitions

  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. A rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.

Equivalents

Bosanski agoge
Français agogé
Hrvatski agoge
日本語 スパルタ教育
Polski agoge
Српски agoge

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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