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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sesquitercia, adj. (n.). [e.m.E. (1597), f. L. sesquitercia adj., a ratio of four to three.] c1550-c1580 Art of Music 123b.
Diatessaron in soundis is proporcionat with sesquitercia in nummebris quhilk is callit in Greik Epytrica as 4 to 3

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