agoge

English

noun

Definitions

In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.
(historical) A rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (leading, transporting, bringing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀγωγή

Gloss

leading, transporting, bringing

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

εἰσαγωγή Ancient Greek
παραγωγή Ancient Greek
ἀγωγή Ancient Greek
*h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European
αγωγή Greek (modern)