cantus-firmus
təs ˈfɜr Origin:
1840–50; < Medieval Latin: literally, firm song
1840–50; < Medieval Latin: literally, firm song
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canto fermo or cantus firmus (ˈkæntəʊ ˈfɜːməʊ, ˈkæntəs ˈfɜːməs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a melody that is the basis to which other parts are added in polyphonic music |
| 2. | the traditional plainchant as prescribed by use and regulation in the Christian Church |
| [Italian, from Medieval Latin, literally: fixed song] | |
| cantus firmus or cantus firmus | |
| —n | |
| [Italian, from Medieval Latin, literally: fixed song] | |
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