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plainsong.

A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A cantus firmus or theme chosen for contrapuntal treatment; so called because often an actual fragment of plain-song.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The simple notes of an air, without ornament or variation.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A plain unvarnished statement, without exaggeration.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From plain + song, calque of Latin cantus planus.

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