Definitions for Diesis
ˈdaɪ ə sɪs; -ˌsizdiesis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. double dagger, double obelisk, diesisnoun

   a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diesisnoun

   Any of several intervals, smaller than a tone, in ancient Greek music

2. diesisnoun

   The double dagger sign - ‡

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diesis

   In classical music from Western culture, a diesis ( DY-ə-siss or enharmonic diesis, plural dieses ( DY-ə-seez), "difference"; Greek: δίεσις "leak" or "escape") is either an accidental (see sharp), or a very small musical interval, usually defined as the difference between an octave (in the ratio 2:1) and three justly tuned major thirds (tuned in the ratio 5:4), equal to 128:125 or about 41.06 cents. In 12-tone equal temperament (on a piano for example) three major thirds in a row equal an octave, but three justly-tuned major thirds fall quite a bit narrow of an octave, and the diesis describes the amount by which they are short. For instance, an octave (2:1) spans from C to C', and three justly tuned major thirds (5:4) span from C to B♯ (namely, from C, to E, to G♯, to B♯). The difference between C-C' (2:1) and C-B♯ (125:64) is the diesis (128:125). Notice that this coincides with the interval between B♯ and C', also called a diminished second. As a comma, the above-mentioned 128:125 ratio is also known as the enharmonic comma or lesser diesis, while a wider comma with a ratio of 648:625 is known as the greater diesis. As shown in the picture, in the quarter-comma meantone tuning system (a tuning system in which, by definition, major thirds are justly tuned), the diminished second coincides with the diesis.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diesis

   Diesis is a term used in different contexts with varied meanings. In music, diesis refers to a small musical interval, usually smaller than a semitone or half-step, mainly used in the context of tuning systems. It can also refer to a sharp or a note which is a semitone higher in pitch than the note before. In typography, diesis is a double dagger symbol (‡) used as a reference mark or to indicate a footnote. In the field of ancient Greek drama, diesis refers to a pause or break in the action or dialogue.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diesisnoun

   a small interval, less than any in actual practice, but used in the mathematical calculation of intervals

2. Diesisnoun

   the mark /; -- called also double dagger

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diesis

   In classical music from Western culture, a diesis is either an accidental, or a very small musical interval, usually defined as the difference between an octave and three justly tuned major thirds, equal to 128:125 or about 41.06 cents. In 12-tone equal temperament three major thirds in a row equal an octave, but three justly-tuned major thirds fall quite a bit narrow of an octave, and the diesis describes the amount by which they are short. For instance, an octave spans from C to C', and three justly tuned major thirds span from C to B♯. The difference between C-C' and C-B♯ is the diesis. Notice that this coincides with the interval between B♯ and C', also called a diminished second. The diesis is a comma. The above mentioned 128:125 comma is also known as the lesser diesis, as opposed to a wider comma known as greater diesis. As shown in the picture, in the quarter-comma meantone tuning system, the diminished second coincides with the diesis.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diesis

   dī′e-sis, n. (mus.) the difference in tone between a major and a minor semitone: (print.) the double dagger (‡).

Matched Categories

1. • Character

How to pronounce Diesis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Diesis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Diesis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diesis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesis
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diesis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Diesis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Diesis