Plainchant (Noun)
Meaning
(Roman Catholic Church) a liturgical chant consisting of a single, unaccompanied melodic line.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The monks' voices blended in perfect harmony as they sang the ancient plainchant during vespers.
- The Roman Catholic Church has a rich tradition of plainchant, which dates back to the early Middle Ages.
- The choir's rendition of the plainchant was hauntingly beautiful, filling the cathedral with a sense of reverence.
- In the Gregorian chant, plainchant is used to set the psalms and canticles to music.
- The plainchant melody was simple yet powerful, evoking a sense of spiritual longing in the congregation.