ἐμμέλεια

English (LSJ)

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   A harmony in music or the fit modulation of spoken words, D.H.Dem.50: generally, harmony, gracefulness, ἀνασῴζειν τὴν ἐ. Plu.2.747b; ἐ. ἀγριοφανῆ καὶ αὐστηράν, of Pan, Corn. ND27; οὐ παρέργως, ἀλλὰ μετά τινος ἐ. Jul.Or.7.217a.    II a tragic dance, opp. πυρρίχη, Pl.Lg.816b; opp. σίκιννις and κόρδαξ, Ath.1.20e, 14.631d, Luc.Salt.26; the tune of this dance, Hdt.6.129.    II Com., ἐ. κονδύλου knuckle-dance, Ar.V.1503.