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Word: Plainsong
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: translating Latin cantus planus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpleɪnsɒŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
unaccompanied church music sung in unison in medieval modes and in free rhythm corresponding to the accentuation of the words, which are taken from the liturgy.
Short Definition:unaccompanied church music sung in unison in medieval modes and in free rhythm corresponding to accentuation of words, which are taken from liturgy
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