What does cantus mean?
A medieval musical composition, typically a melody sung by a solo voice, or a part of a polyphonic composition. In modern usage, a cantus can also refer to a solo vocal line in a larger work.
Example
"The choir's performance of the cantus was breathtaking, with the soloist's voice soaring above the rest of the ensemble."
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