punctum

English
The first three notes in this chant are represented by puncta.

Etymology

From Latin punctum.

Noun

punctum (plural puncta)

  1. (anatomy) A sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area.
    • 1861, The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Zoology, Botany, and Geology
      Thus, from what has been stated, we see that neither the white puncta nor the minute white branchwork of lines were ever tubular.
  2. (music) a neume representing a single tone.


Derived terms
Derived terms

Latin

Etymology

Neuter form of pūnctus, the perfect passive participle of pungō (“to prick, puncture”).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈpunk.tum/, [ˈpʊŋk.tũ]

Noun

pūnctum n (genitive pūnctī); second declension

  1. (also grammar, mathematics) point
  2. puncture
  3. moment
  4. small portion
  5. an affirmative vote, suffrage, ballot
  6. (poetry) applause, approbation

Inflection

Second declension.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative pūnctum pūncta
Genitive pūnctī pūnctōrum
Dative pūnctō pūnctīs
Accusative pūnctum pūncta
Ablative pūnctō pūnctīs
Vocative pūnctum pūncta

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