Usually means: Fixed melody used in compositions.
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▸ noun:  Alternative form of cantus firmus [(music) A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.]

Similar:
cantus firmus, canto, plainsong, canon, canton, cantion, cantata, ostinato, bel canto, plain song, more...

Opposite:
free counterpoint, florid counterpoint

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Similar:
cantus firmus, canto, plainsong, canon, canton, cantion, cantata, ostinato, bel canto, plain song, more...

Opposite:
free counterpoint, florid counterpoint



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