cantus firmus

English

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Etymology

From Latin cantus firmus (literally “fixed chant”).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkæntəs ˈfɝməs/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkæntəs ˈfɜːməs/
Hyphenation: can‧tus fir‧mus

Noun

cantus firmus (plural cantus firmi)

(music) A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.

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