Plainchant

C1 8+

Synonyms of plainchant

Antonyms of plainchant

Collocations of plainchant

Gregorian chant
Frequency: 80 %

The monks sang Gregorian chant during the church service.

sacred music
Frequency: 70 %

The choir performed beautiful sacred music at the cathedral.

liturgical chant
Frequency: 65 %

The priest led the congregation in liturgical chant during the mass.

medieval chant
Frequency: 60 %

The troubadours sang medieval chant in the town square.

monophonic chant
Frequency: 50 %

The soloist sang a monophonic chant that echoed through the cathedral.

Idiomatic Expressions for plainchant

  • Phrase: sing like plainchant
    Meaning: to sing in a simple, unadorned manner
    Usage: Her voice was clear and pure, singing like plainchant as she performed the hymn.