actus musicus
Definition of the Latin term actus musicus in music:
- actus musicus (dramatic vocal work with religious content preceding the development of the oratorio)
Language
Latin
Singular
actus musicus
Plural
actus musici
Related terms
Latin musical terms related to actus musicus:
- cantio – to sing...
- cantio sacra – religious song (mostly from around 1500-1700)
- cantiones sacrae – sacred songs
- missa cantata – sung Mass performed without sacred ministers
- musicus – connected to music...
- oratorium – oratorio (large-scale musical composition for choi...