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Cantus firmus

Cantus firmus Meaning & Definition
Cantus firmus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cantus firmus?

[n] a melody used as the basis for a polyphonic composition

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See Also | Gregorian chant | plainchant | plainsong

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