Sanctus Hear it!

Sanctus Definition

Sanc·tus (säŋk′to̵os, saŋk′təs)

noun

  1. an acclamation beginning “Holy, holy, holy Lord” that immediately follows the Preface as of the Mass
  2. a musical setting for this

Etymology: ME < LL(Ec), holy: see saint

Sanctus Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • solus: The opening music returns at the Quoniam tu solus sanctus with an Amen coda bringing the movement to an architecturally satisfying close.

Modifies a noun

  • turret: Note the bell, which may have come from the sanctus bell turret visible in the adjacent photo.
  • bell: Note the bell, which may have come from the sanctus bell turret visible in the adjacent photo.
  • window: On the eastern face, a sanctus bell window can be seen, below the original roofline.
  • blog: Roland Of The Fat Kind 10:31pm, Thu 02, Sep sanctus blog?