plain song

A form of plainsong — A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.

Meanings

nounplain song (countable and uncountable, plural plain songs)

plural plain songs

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of plainsong.
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