English Explanatory Dictionary

cantus firmus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæntəs ˈfɝməs/ /ˈkæntəs ˈfɜːməs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Jtle515-cantus firmus.wav

Word forms

cantus firmus cantus firmi canti firmi

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin cantus firmus (literally “fixed chant”).

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