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Plainsong vs Gregorian - What's the difference?

plainsong | gregorian |

As nouns the difference between plainsong and gregorian

is that plainsong is a form of monophonic chant, sung in unison using the Gregorian scale and sung in various Christian churches while Gregorian is a member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory

As an adjective Gregorian is

of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.

plainsong

English

Alternative forms

* plain song

Noun

  • (music) A form of monophonic chant, sung in unison using the Gregorian scale and sung in various Christian churches.

    • See also

    * Gregorian chant

    Anagrams

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    gregorian

    English

    (wikipedia Gregorian)

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.
  • Of or pertaining to the Gregorian calendar.
    • An average Gregorian year is 365.2425 days.
  • Of or relating to , inventor of the (Gregorian telescope).

    • Derived terms

    * Gregorian calendar * Gregorian chant * Gregorian mode * Gregorian reform * Gregorian telescope * Gregorian year

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of the (Brotherhood of Saint Gregory)
    • English eponyms