gradual

adjective

taking place by almost imperceptible steps or degrees; developing little by little, not sharply or suddenly

noun

a set of usually Scriptural verses following the Epistle at Mass
an official book containing the words and musical notation for the parts of the Mass sung by others other than the celebrant
in full Graduale Romanum

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