discantus
Definition of the Latin term discantus in music:
- discant (the highest voice in a polyphonic composition)
- discant (the highest register of certain instruments)
- polyphonic composition in the Middle Ages
- voice added to a polyphonic composition,
Language
Latin
Singular
discantus
Plural
discanti
Abbreviation
D.
Combinations
Latin musical terms that include discantus:
- discantus ex improviso – improvised countermelody to the cantus firmus