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cantus firmus
[ kan-tuhs -fur-muhs ]
/ ˈkæn təs ˈfɜr məs /
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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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Origin of cantus firmus
1840–50; <Medieval Latin: literally, firm song
Words nearby cantus firmus
can't see the forest for the trees, can't stand, cant strip, Cantuar., cantus, cantus firmus, can't wait, canty, Canuck, canula, Canute
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