An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Semibreve. In Music, half a breve; the longest note in modern music, marked

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Semicinctium, R. (semi, half, and cingo, to gird). A short kilt worn by men when going through violent exercises or severe bodily labour; it reached from the waist to the knees.

Semidiapason. In Music, an octave lessened by a semitone.

Semiquaver. A sixteenth of a semibreve—

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Semis, Semissis. The half of an As, or six ounces; hence Semisses = six per cent. interest.

Semita, R. (se and meo, i. e. going aside). A pathway in a field; a narrow lane in a town.