jubilus

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noun

The long melisma placed on the final syllable of the alleluia as it is sung in the Gregorian chant.

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jubilatio
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Meanings

nounjubilus (plural jubili)

plural jubili

  1. entertainmentThe long melisma placed on the final syllable of the alleluia as it is sung in the Gregorian chant.

    Synonyms: jubilatio

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe long melisma placed on the final syllable of the alleluia as it is sung in the Gregorian chant.

Similar
jubilatio
Also see
jubilatio
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APA

jubilus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jubilus

MLA

“jubilus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jubilus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jubilus,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jubilus.

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