plainchant

[US]/ˈpleɪnˌʧɑːnt/
[UK]/ˈpleɪnˌʧænt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a form of medieval church music sung in unison
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Phrases & Collocations

plainchant music

plainchant style

plainchant tradition

plainchant choir

plainchant notation

plainchant performance

plainchant repertoire

plainchant melody

plainchant text

plainchant origins

Example Sentences

plainchant is often used in religious ceremonies.

many composers have been influenced by plainchant.

she enjoys listening to plainchant during meditation.

plainchant has a calming effect on the mind.

the choir performed a beautiful plainchant.

studying plainchant can enhance your music theory knowledge.

plainchant is characterized by its monophonic texture.

he wrote a thesis on the evolution of plainchant.

plainchant melodies are often simple and repetitive.

many liturgical texts are set to plainchant.

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