cantus firmus

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin cantus firmus (literally “fixed chant”).

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæntəs ˈfɝməs/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkæntəs ˈfɜːməs/
  • Hyphenation: can‧tus fir‧mus
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

cantus firmus (plural cantus firmi or canti firmi)

  1. (music) A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.
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