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单词 Gregorian chant
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Definition of Gregorian chant in English:

Gregorian chant

nounɡrɪˈɡɔːrɪənɡrəˈˌɡɔriən ˈtʃænt
mass noun
  • Church music sung as a single vocal line in free rhythm and a restricted scale (plainsong), in a style developed for the medieval Latin liturgy.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It would be laughable to say that Gregorian chant and Beethoven's Missa Solemnis are the same music, though it would also be folly to suggest that the earlier had no effect upon the later.
    • The early music section contains many rare finds, from Gregorian chant to Monteverdi.
    • No one would deny the transcendent beauty of Gregorian chant, the majesty of Gothic cathedrals, the classical clarity of Mozart and Haydn Masses.
    • The importance, spiritual power and beauty of the great body of Gregorian chant cannot be over emphasized.
    • This holiday celebration began in the morning, with clergy clad in white vestments and a choir singing Gregorian chant.

Origin

Mid 18th century: named after St Gregory the Great (in Latin Gregorius), who is said to have standardized it.

 
 

Definition of Gregorian chant in US English:

Gregorian chant

nounɡrəˈˌɡɔriən ˈtʃænt
  • Church music sung as a single vocal line in free rhythm and a restricted scale (plainsong), in a style developed for the medieval Latin liturgy.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The early music section contains many rare finds, from Gregorian chant to Monteverdi.
    • No one would deny the transcendent beauty of Gregorian chant, the majesty of Gothic cathedrals, the classical clarity of Mozart and Haydn Masses.
    • This holiday celebration began in the morning, with clergy clad in white vestments and a choir singing Gregorian chant.
    • The importance, spiritual power and beauty of the great body of Gregorian chant cannot be over emphasized.
    • It would be laughable to say that Gregorian chant and Beethoven's Missa Solemnis are the same music, though it would also be folly to suggest that the earlier had no effect upon the later.

Origin

Mid 18th century: named after St Gregory the Great (in Latin Gregorius), who is said to have standardized it.

 
 
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