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cantus
can·tus [ kántəss ] (plural can·tus)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. music 
Same as  cantus firmus
2. medieval ecclesiastical chant: a melody or style of singing used in the medieval Christian church
[Late 16th century. < Latin (see canto)]
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