cantus planus
Definition of the Latin term cantus planus in music:
- literally "plain song"
- plainsong (unaccompanied church music sung in unison and in free rhythm, and notated using uniform note values)
Language
Latin
Singular
cantus planus
Plural
cantus plani
Abbreviation
C. planus
Related terms
Latin musical terms related to cantus planus:
- cantus – chant, plainsong...