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mŏdŭlātĭo , ōnis, f. modulor,
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.
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  • Cross-references in general dictionaries from this page (8):
    • Vitruvius, On Architecture, 5.9.2
    • Vitruvius, On Architecture, 5.9.3
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 1, 6.2
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 9, 4.139
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 9, 4.89
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 11, 3.57
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 11, 3.59
    • Gellius, Noctes Atticae, 1.11.18
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