Associations to the word «Cantus»

Wiktionary

CANTUS, noun. (music) A melody or song, particularly ecclesiastical.
CANTUS, noun. (music) The principal voice.
CANTUS FIRMI, noun. Plural of cantus firmus
CANTUS FIRMUS, noun. (music) A preexisting melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy