gradual

1. A book containing the hymns of musical exercises, probably because 252 233 Gradus ad Parna um grand stave Parna us, a mountain in central grand me e (grafi mas) Fr. Greece, was the mythical dwelling Literally, great ma : hence, high place of the cla ical muses and is ma . This is the Catholic Church therefore referred to as the source of service given throughout in musical poetry and lyrical music. tones by the priest and the choir. It 2. A name given by Fux to his celeis distinguished from low ma , in brated book on composition. which there is no music and which is 3. Also the name given by Clement i delivered in the manner of ordinary to his cla ic book of studies. speech. grand opera