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Intonation

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

The first two or three notes of a Gregorian chant introducing the recitative note; usually sung without the organ, by one of the Clergy or choir who is called the Cantor or Precentor.

Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Intonation'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​i/intonation.html. 1901.