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- Latin · calque ofcantus planus
- English todayplainsong
From plain + song, calque of Latin cantus planus.
Words from the same roots
Latincantus planus all →
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plainsong
Today it means: A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches. Full definition →
Latin cantus planus