cantus mensurabilis

Definition of the Latin term cantus mensurabilis in music:

  1. literally "measurable song"
  2. song written with note values that indicate rhythm (as opposed to plainsong which is sung in free rhythm and notated with uniform note values)
Language
Latin
Singular
cantus mensurabilis
Plural
cantus mensurabiles
Abbreviation
C. mensurabilis
Synonym

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to cantus mensurabilis:

  • cantus – chant, plainsong...