CANTUS


Meaning of CANTUS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kan-t ə s

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural can · tus \ ' kan-t ə s, ' kan- ˌ tüs \

Date: 1590

1 : CANTUS FIRMUS

2 : the principal melody or voice

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