Cantor-set
the set obtained from the closed interval from 0 to 1 by removing the middle third from the interval, then the middle third from each of the two remaining sets, and continuing the process indefinitely.
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of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani). Historical Examples The Nebuly Coat John Meade Falkner Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely W. D. Sweeting adjective (in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir Compare decani
- Cantuar-
abbreviation Cantuariensis
- Cantus
cantus firmus. Historical Examples A Treatise on Simple Counterpoint in Forty Lessons Friedrich J. Lehmann A Treatise on Simple Counterpoint in Forty Lessons Friedrich J. Lehmann A Treatise on Simple Counterpoint in Forty Lessons Friedrich J. Lehmann Bach Charles Francis Abdy Williams Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) Otto Jahn A Treatise on Simple […]
- Cantus-firmus
the ancient traditional unisonal plainchant of the Christian Church, having its form set and its use prescribed by ecclesiastical tradition. Music. a fixed melody to which other voices are added, typically in polyphonic treatment.
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a term used to refer to a Canadian, especially a French Canadian. Historical Examples A Summer’s Outing Carter H. Harrison The Landlord at Lion’s Head, Complete William Dean Howells They of the High Trails Hamlin Garland A Summer’s Outing Carter H. Harrison A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. Rutherford G. Montgomery The Landlord at Lion’s […]