Basic forms
The signs presented here are the basic forms as they were used by several scriptoria. They may also figure within composed longer groups which indicate longer melodic phrases.
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finalis, lower note, also part of a group |
virga: |
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higher note, also part of a group |
pes / podatus: |
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clivis/flexa: |
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scandicus/virga prebipunctis: |
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climacus/virga subpunctis: |
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porrectus/flexa resupina: |
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porrectus subpunctis: |
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torculus/pes flexus: |
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torculus resupinus: |
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