fauxbourdon

Definition of the French term fauxbourdon in music:

  1. fauxbourdon (composition technique originating in France in the 15th century)
Language
French
Singular
fauxbourdon
Plural
fauxbourdons
Variant
faux bourdon

Related terms

French musical terms related to fauxbourdon:

  • bourdon – drone (continuous note of low pitch)...
  • faux – false, deceptive