1 accentus | Definition of accentus

accentus

noun
ac·​cen·​tus | \ akˈsentÉ™s\
plural accentus

Definition of accentus

: the part of the church service sung or recited by the priest and his assistants at the altar usually in monotone contrasted with concentus

First Known Use of accentus

1869, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for accentus

Medieval Latin, from Latin, accent

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