plainchant

noun

plain·​chant ˈplān-ˌchant How to pronounce plainchant (audio)

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Accompanied on historical instruments, scenes from the drama will be interwoven with polyphony, plainchant and instrumental improvisation. Gerri Marmer, Washington Post, 5 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

French plain-chant, literally, plain song

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plainchant was in 1740

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“Plainchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plainchant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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