plainsong

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches. countable,uncountable
  2. A cantus firmus or theme chosen for contrapuntal treatment; so called because often an actual fragment of plain-song. countable,uncountable
  3. The simple notes of an air, without ornament or variation. countable,uncountable
  4. A plain unvarnished statement, without exaggeration. broadly,countable,uncountable

词形变化

plainsongs plural plain song alternative plain-song alternative

词汇关系

相关词
Gregorian chant

词源

From plain + song, calque of Latin cantus planus.
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