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cantus firmus
[ kan-tuhs fur-muhs ]
noun
- the ancient traditional unisonal plainchant of the Christian Church, having its form set and its use prescribed by ecclesiastical tradition.
- Music. a fixed melody to which other voices are added, typically in polyphonic treatment.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cantus firmus1
1840–50; < Medieval Latin: literally, firm song
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Example Sentences
Write four times, changing the cantus firmus into every part.
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Two-part counterpoint comprises a cantus firmus and a counterpoint.
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Two notes are written in the counterpoint to one of the cantus firmus, except in the last measure.
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To cantus firmus a write two counterpoints above and two below in the first species.
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To cantus firmus b write two above and two below in the second species.
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