cantus firmus
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English
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Etymology
[edit]Unadapted borrowing from Latin cantus firmus (literally “fixed chant”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæntəs ˈfɝməs/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkæntəs ˈfɜːməs/
- Hyphenation: can‧tus fir‧mus
Audio (US): (file)
Noun
[edit]cantus firmus (plural cantus firmi or canti firmi)
- (music) A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.