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The image shows a musical notation fragment consisting of three consecutive, vertically oriented strokes (virgae) placed on a horizontal staff line. The marks are black, uniform in size, and evenly spaced within the staff context.
The trivirga is a specific neumatic symbol used in medieval chant notation to indicate a sequence of three notes, typically implying a specific rhythmic or melodic emphasis depending on the liturgical tradition.
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Gregorian Chant
The trivirga is a foundational element in the notation of plainsong and Western liturgical music.
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ink
parchment
Medieval
European
manuscript-illumination
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