ictus
Definition of the Latin term ictus in music:
- beat (of the pulse)
- blow, stroke, thrust, bite
- symbol in Gregorian chant notation that marks the beginning of rhythmic phrase
Language
Latin
Singular
ictus
Plural
icti
Combinations
Latin musical terms that include ictus:
- Benedictus – term sometimes used for the second part of the San...
- Victimae paschali laudes – literally "praises to the Paschal victim"...