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intercalation

/ɪntərˈkælɪˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does intercalation mean?

noun

The act of inserting or fitting something between other things, or the state of being inserted or fitted between other things. In music, a technique of inserting a note or rest between the beats of a measure.

Example

"The composer used intercalation to create a sense of tension in the musical piece."

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