plainsong
Definition
- Noun:
- A liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church: Plainsong refers to a body of traditional, monophonic (single melodic line) chants used in the liturgy. It is characterized by its free rhythm and unaccompanied vocal melody.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The choir specializes in performing medieval plainsong.
- The service began with a piece of ancient plainsong.
Advanced Usage
- "Gregorian chant" as a specific type: While often used interchangeably, "Gregorian chant" is the most well-known and codified form of plainsong.
- The collection includes both Ambrosian and Gregorian plainsong.
Variants and Related Words
- Plainchant (n): A synonym for plainsong.
- The manuscript contains a complete cycle of plainchant for the year.
Synonyms
- Chant: A general term for a repeated rhythmic phrase, often religious.
- Gregorian chant: A specific, standardized form of Roman Catholic plainsong.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- : To perform using this specific, traditional chant style.
- The monks sing in plainsong during the evening service.
Noun
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a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church
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