pointing mark en · NOUN
Etymology
From pointing (“placement of marks in the text to indicate the syllables on which the chant should progress to the next note”) + mark.
Meanings
- (qualifier:Anglicanism) In Anglican chant, a mark in the text which corresponds to a barline in the chant, which indicates the syllables on which the chant changes note; typically a vertical line ( | ) or apostrophe ( ' ).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pointing marks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |