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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

neum

/njuːm/ noun · British & US
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What does neum mean?

noun

A musical note or symbol, especially one used in medieval music notation. In music, a neume is a symbol used to indicate the pitch and rhythm of a melody.

Example

"The neumes in the medieval manuscript helped the singers to understand the complex melody."

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