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plainchant

/plɛɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ noun · British & US
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What does plainchant mean?

noun

Plainchant is a style of monophonic sacred music of the early Christian church. It is characterized by a single melodic line without accompaniment.

Example

"The choir sang a beautiful plainchant during the Easter service."

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