"tatum" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈteɪtəm/, /ˈtætəm/, /ˈtɑːtəm/ Forms: tatums [plural]
Rhymes: -eɪtəm, -ætəm, -ɑːtəm Etymology: Coined by American computer scientist Jeffrey A. Bilmes in 1993, initially as a blend of temporal + atom, but deliberately changed from tatom to tatum to honor master jazz pianist Art Tatum, who was known for his exceptional celerity. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Jeffrey A. Bilmes|in=1993|nat=American|occ=computer scientist|w=-}} Coined by American computer scientist Jeffrey A. Bilmes in 1993, {{blend|en|temporal|atom|nocap=1}} blend of temporal + atom, {{pb}}, {{pb}}, {{pb}}, {{pb}}, {{pb}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} tatum (plural tatums)
  1. The shortest statistically significant time interval between successive notes in a rhythmic phrase or a musical piece. Wikipedia link: Art Tatum, International Computer Music Association, tatum

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