introito
Definition of the Italian term introito in music:
- introit (antiphon sung while the priest approaches the altar to celebrate Mass)
Language
Italian
Singular
introito
Plural
introiti
Musical examples
Music scores that include introito:
- Ferruccio Busoni: Piano Concerto (1903‑1904) Page 1
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to introito:
- antifona – antiphon
- antifonario – antiphonary (the book containing the chants for th...