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Rhythmic Modes in Medieval Polyphony
| Mode | Original Notation | Meaning | Poetic Symbols | Modern Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode I |  |
long-short |  |
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| Mode II |  |
short-long |  |
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| Mode III |  |
long-short-short |  |
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| Mode IV |  |
short-short-long |  |
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| Mode V |  |
long-long-long |  |
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| Mode VI |  |
short-short-short |  |
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See the definition of rhythmic modes