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double-dotted

adjective

  1. (of a note) increased to one and three quarters of its original time value by the addition of two dots
  2. (of a rhythm) characterized by pairs of notes in which the first one, lengthened by two dots, makes up seven eighths of the time value of the pair


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Compare these "pot-hooks and trammels," dotted and double-dotted, with Galin's symbol of silence, the cipher !

If the weight is to be used, cut off the body part on the double dotted line to allow room for the cords to swing.

The arrow denotes the direction of movement; the double dotted lines the commutator end of the revolving coil.

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