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plainsong

/plɛɪnzɒŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does plainsong mean?

noun

Simple, unadorned music, especially Gregorian chant; a style of unaccompanied vocal music, especially in the medieval period. In literature, a style of writing that is clear and direct.

Example

"The choir sang a plainsong rendition of the hymn."

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