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cantus

cantus

English

Noun

cantus (plural cantus)

  1. (music) A melody or song, particularly ecclesiastical.
  2. (music) The principal voice.

References

  • OED2

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Latin

Etymology

Perfect passive participle of canō.

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈkan.tus/, [ˈkan.tʊs]

Participle

cantus m (feminine canta, neuter cantum); first/second declension

  1. sung, recited
  2. sounded, blew
  3. chanted

Inflection

First/second declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masculine Feminine Neuter Masculine Feminine Neuter
nominative cantus canta cantum cantī cantae canta
genitive cantī cantae cantī cantōrum cantārum cantōrum
dative cantō cantō cantīs
accusative cantum cantam cantum cantōs cantās canta
ablative cantō cantā cantō cantīs
vocative cante canta cantum cantī cantae canta

Noun

cantus m (genitive cantūs); fourth declension

  1. song, chant, singing, incantation

Declension

Fourth declension.

Case Singular Plural
nominative cantus cantūs
genitive cantūs cantuum
dative cantuī cantibus
accusative cantum cantūs
ablative cantū cantibus
vocative cantus cantūs

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