cantus firmus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkæntəs ˈfɜːməs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkæntəs ˈfɝməs/ (General-American)
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Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Latin cantus firmus (literally “fixed chant”).
Meanings
- A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cantus firmi | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| canti firmi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |