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medieval

[mee-dee-ee-vuhl, med-ee-, mid-ee-, mid-ee-vuhl] / ˌmi diˈi vəl, ˌmɛd i-, ˌmɪd i-, mɪdˈi vəl /


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The hushed-up, nighttime operation was the result of years of negotiations, tricky logistical planning and multiple technical studies to ensure the integrity of the medieval artwork.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The medieval monarch was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 when Henry Tudor took the English crown.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Or think about the way Britain was during the medieval period—very “stratified,” Malešević said.

From Slate Jul. 4, 2026

Sarnoski, who’s known for his work on “Pig” and “A Quiet Place: Day One,” wanted to look at what Robin Hood might have been like during this medieval period.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

In this case, the scales used are the same as the medieval church modes, but they do not have a reciting tone and are used much more like modern major and minor scales.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones



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