Syllabic
(sih-LA-bik)
[Eng.]
The style of chant which sets one note to each syllable of text.
SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLE:
- Gregorian Chant: Psalm 94, "Venite, exsultemus Domino"
- W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 2, Track 36
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