Superius

In early music polyphony, superius or cantus is the Latin language-derived name given to the highest voice or part.

See also

References

↑ Arnold D. (ed), New Oxford Companion to Music, Oxford, (1983)

Jander, Owen (20 January 2001). "Superius". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.27122. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0. (subscription, Wikilibrary access, or UK public library membership required)

External links

The dictionary definition of superius at Wiktionary

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