释义 |
clau·su·la \ˈklȯzhələ\ noun (plural clausu·lae \-ˌlē\) Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin, end, close of a rhetorical period, from clausus, past participle of claudere to close — more at close 1. : a rhythmic close or terminal cadence especially in ancient and medieval Latin prose rhythm — see cursus 2. in medieval music : an ornamented cadence or close 3. : a composition in descant style developed from a melismatic phrase of plainsong • clau·su·lar \-lə(r)\ adjective |