accentus
|ac-cent-us|
C2
/ækˈsɛntəs/
musical chant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accentus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accentus', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'cantus' meant 'song'.
Historical Evolution
'accentus' was used in medieval Latin to describe a type of chant, and it has remained largely unchanged in its specific musical context.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a song or chant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in its specific musical context.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in medieval music theory referring to a specific type of chant or intonation.
The accentus was an integral part of the liturgical music.
Synonyms
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