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gradus

gra·dus [ gráydəss ] (plural gra·dus·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. musical exercise book: a book of musical exercises arranged in order of difficulty

2. poetry aid: a dictionary designed to aid in writing Greek or Latin verse

[Mid-18th century. Shortening of Gradus ad Parnassum "Steps to Parnassus," manual of Latin composition]
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