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noun(Roman Catholic Church) a liturgical chant consisting of a single, unaccompanied melodic line
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Definition that contains plainsong
- intonation singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
- gregorian of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church
- gregorian chant a variety of plainsong named after Pope Gregory I