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Of liquescent neums we find the epiphonus on the second syllable of diem and the third of celebrantes, the cephalicus on the first of omnes, a pes subbipunctis liquescens (the first punctum connected with the pes in the manner of a torculus and the second, liquescent, bent back to the left) on the second syllable of collaudant and a porrectus compunctis liquescens on the last syllable of filium.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The liquescent form (cephalicus), somewhat shortened, is seen on the third syllable of iohannem (first line on right page).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Thus the liquescent podatus is called epiphonus, the liquescent clivis, cephalicus, the liquescent climacus, ancus.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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