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hocket

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Hocket (noun) means (music) A medieval technique in which a single melody is passed between two or more voices, each one sounding while the others pause.

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1
(music) A medieval technique in which a single melody is passed between two or more voices, each one sounding while the others pause.
2
A narrow gap or passage between buildings that people can walk through.
3
A small opening or gap, especially a narrow space linking two areas.
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Etymology

Comes from French hoquet (“hiccup”).

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What is the meaning of hocket?
"hocket" (noun) means (music) A medieval technique in which a single melody is passed between two or more voices, each one sounding while the others pause.
What are the different meanings of hocket?
"hocket" has 3 main meanings: 1. (music) A medieval technique in which a single melody is passed between two or more voices, each one sounding while the others pause; 2. A narrow gap or passage between buildings that people can walk through; 3. A small opening or gap, especially a narrow space linking two areas.
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