die Prime
Translation
prime, unison, first position
Examples
In der Musik ist die Prime ein Intervall.
In music, the prime is an interval.
Der Fechter pariert in der Prime.
The fencer parries in the prime position.
Grammar Patterns
in ((sth.dat)) to be/parry in the prime position He parries in the prime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unisono (unison), Grundton (root note), Einklang (harmony)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'prima,' which means 'first.' This relates to its meaning as the first musical interval or first fencing stance.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Prime' to the English word 'prime,' as in 'prime position' or 'prime example,' to remember its meaning of 'first' or 'fundamental'.