quadrivial

/kwɑˈdrɪviəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the quadrivium, the four higher subjects of medieval education (arithmetic, geometry, music, astronomy).
    • Medieval students studied quadrivial subjects after completing the trivium.
    • Her interest in quadrivial topics led her to study both music and mathematics.
    • The quadrivial arts were considered essential for a well-rounded education.
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