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| dim·i·nu·tion [ dìmmə nsh'n ] (plural dim·i·nu·tions) |
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1. reduction: a lessening, decreasing, or reduction of something, or the result of such a reduction
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2. repetition of musical phrase: the repetition of a musical phrase, using notes that are of a shorter duration than in the original phrase
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| [14th century. < Latin diminut-, past participle of diminuere "break into small pieces" < minuere "lessen"] |
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