plainsong
plainsong · plainsongs
Cantus planus
A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various…A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.
US/plˈeɪnsˌɔŋ/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.
Cantus planus
(countable, uncountable)A cantus firmus or theme chosen for contrapuntal treatment; so called because often an actual fragment of plain-song.
(countable, uncountable)The simple notes of an air, without ornament or variation.
(broadly, countable, uncountable)A plain unvarnished statement, without exaggeration.
More definitions
- (Roman Catholic Church) a liturgical chant consisting of a single, unaccompanied melodic line
Translations
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By meaning 1
monophonic chant:
Origin
From plain + song, calque of Latin cantus planus.From plain + song, calque of Latin cantus planus.
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Forms
plural: plainsongsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (Roman Catholic Church) a liturgical chant consisting of a single, unaccompanied melodic line:plainchant
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable