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Plainsong
Meaning
Noun
●
In Music:
A form of
monophonic
chant
in unison
using the Gregorian
scale
,
sung
in various Christian churches.
●
In Music:
A
cantus firmus
or
theme
chosen
for
contrapuntal
treatment; so called because often an
actual
fragment
of plain-song.
●
In Music:
The
simple
notes
of an
air
, without
ornament
or variation.
●
A
plain
unvarnished
statement
, without exaggeration.
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Synonyms
Plainchant
Plain-Song
Plain Song
Related
Plainchant
Motets
Hymns
Passacaglia
Recitative
Chorals
Overtone Singing
Basso Continuo
Harmonic Progression
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