noun

definition

A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.

synonyms

definition

A cantus firmus or theme chosen for contrapuntal treatment; so called because often an actual fragment of plain-song.

definition

The simple notes of an air, without ornament or variation.

definition

(by extension) A plain unvarnished statement, without exaggeration.

Examples of plainchant in a Sentence

Four male singers are rendering the ordered musical style of ancient plainchant.

We still cherish the ancient skills of singing plainchant.

The Gloria takes the plainchant Ave Maria as a cantus firmus and the Sanctus uses the plainchant Salve Regina.

But I would disagree that " simple plainchant " is " surely the most prayerful form of music " .

This at times sounds like Gregorian plainchant crossed with West Coast psychadelia.

A plainchant responsory is a lengthy item following a reading, allowing time for the content of the reading to be digested.

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