carmen

Definition of the Latin term carmen in music:

  1. song, tune
  2. poem, poetry, verse
  3. several different forms of song in the Middle Ages and early Renaissance
Language
Latin
Singular
carmen
Plural
carmina

Combinations

Latin musical terms that include carmen:

  • carmina burana – carmina burana (collection of over 200 secular poe...

Related terms

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