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chantlike — adjective uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting (Freq. 1) their chantlike intoned prayers a singsong manner of speaking • Syn: ↑intoned, ↑singsong • Similar to: ↑rhythmical, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
intoned — adjective uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting their chantlike intoned prayers a singsong manner of speaking • Syn: ↑chantlike, ↑singsong • Similar to: ↑rhythmical, ↑rhythmic … Useful english dictionary
Motet — In classical music, motet is a word that is applied to a number of highly varied choral musical compositions. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Medieval motets 3 Renaissance motets 3.1 … Wikipedia
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cantillation — [kant΄ l ā′shən] n. 〚< cantillate, chant (< L cantillatus, pp. of cantillare, hum, sing low < cantare: see CHANT) & ION〛 in Jewish liturgy, a chanting or reciting with certain prescribed musical phrases indicated by notations cantillate [kant΄… … Universalium
Penderecki, Krzysztof — born Nov. 23, 1933, Debica, Pol. Polish composer and conductor. He studied composition at the Kraków Conservatory and would later serve as its director (1972–87). His early music (1960–74) involved dense note clusters and unorthodox sounds, and… … Universalium
Smith, Patti — ▪ American poet, songwriter, and singer Introduction in full Patti Lee Smith born December 30, 1946, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. American poet, rock songwriter, and singer. Growing up in New Jersey, Smith won an art scholarship to Glassboro… … Universalium
Stravinsky, Igor — ▪ Russian composer Introduction in full Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky born June 5 [June 17, New Style], 1882, Oranienbaum [now Lomonosov], near St. Petersburg, Russia died April 6, 1971, New York, New York, U.S. Russian born composer whose work … Universalium
