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dim•i•nu•tion

Pronunciation: (dim"u-nOO'shun, -nyOO'-), [key]
—n.
1. the act, fact, or process of diminishing; lessening; reduction.
2. Music.the repetition or imitation of a subject or theme in notes of shorter duration than those first used.

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