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jubilus

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[joo-buh-luhs] / ˈdʒu bə ləs /

noun

Liturgy.

plural

jubili

  1. (in Roman Catholic music) a rejoicing, melodic group of tones to which is chanted the last “a” of the second and third alleluias, often following the gradual of the Mass.

Etymology

Origin of jubilus

< Medieval Latin: shout of joy, Latin jūbilum a wild cry, shepherd's song; see jubilate

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