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Gregorian chant
noun
- the plain song or cantus firmus used in the ritual of the Roman Catholic Church.
- a melody in this style.
Gregorian chant
- The traditional music for Latin texts in the worship of the Roman Catholic Church . Gregorian chant is marked by performance in unison and by free-flowing rhythms that follow the phrasing of the text. The chants often call for one syllable to be sung across several notes.
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Origin of Gregorian chant1
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Example Sentences
Among the songs which we offer to the children, the greatest favorite proved to be the syllabic Gregorian Chant.
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For a time the world's stock of tunes is practically comprised in the melodies collected by Gregory, known as the Gregorian Chant.
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