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Meaning of organum

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

organum

Pronunciation:/ˈɔː.ɡə.nəm//ˈɔɹ.ɡə.nəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.

  2. A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/organum

Related words

melismaticplainsongsymphonionapolloniconplainchantpositive organoom-pahplain song