Plainsong Definition

plānsông, -sŏng
noun
The monophonic and unmeasured ritual chant of the early Christian church, esp. Gregorian chant.
Webster's New World
Any similar religious chant, as in Hindu liturgies.
Webster's New World
Monophonic medieval liturgical music without strict meter and traditionally sung without accompaniment.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Plainsong

Noun

Singular:
plainsong
Plural:
plainsongs

Origin of Plainsong

  • Translation of Medieval Latin cantus plānus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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