Contrafactum Definition

noun

(music) The substitution of one text for another without substantial change to the music.

Wiktionary

(music) The use of a secular melody with a religious text.

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Other Word Forms of Contrafactum

Noun

Singular:
contrafactum
Plural:
contrafacta

Origin of Contrafactum

  • From Latin.

    From Wiktionary

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