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jubilus

[ joo-buh-luhs ]

noun

, Liturgy.
, plural ju·bi·li [joo, -b, uh, -lahy].
  1. (in Roman Catholic music) a rejoicing, melodic group of tones to which is chanted the last “a” of the second and third alleluias, often following the gradual of the Mass.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jubilus1

< Medieval Latin: shout of joy, Latin jūbilum a wild cry, shepherd's song; jubilate

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Example Sentences

Terminabatur denique tota haec tripudiatio in lacrymas et in compassionem passionis Christi hic jubilus solvebatur.

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