I.a regular measure (post-Aug.).
I. In gen.: “operis modulationes,” Vitr. 5, 9, 3: “dorica,” id. 5, 9, 2: “incedendi,” a marching to time, Gell. 1, 11, 18.—
II. In partic., a rhythmical measure, modulation; hence, singing and playing, melody, in poetry and music, Quint. 9, 4, 139: “modulatione produci aut corripi (verba),” id. 9, 4, 89: “modulatio pedum,” id. 1, 6, 2: “scenica,” id. 11, 3, 57: “vocis,” melody, id. 11, 3, 59: “musica,” Aus. Ep. 25, 13.