Mensurstriche
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Mensurstriche is a German term used in musical notation to denote barlines that are drawn between staves, but not across them. It is typically seen in Renaissance vocal polyphony, although a few modern composers (Hugo Distler, for example) have made a practice of using it in their music. Distler's vocal music is reminiscent of Renaissance vocal polyphony, which may explain his choice to use Mensurstriche.
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