contrafactum

English

Etymology

From Latin. Piecewise doublet of counterfeit.

Noun

contrafactum (plural contrafacta)

  1. (music) The substitution of one text for another without substantial change to the music.
  2. (music) The use of a secular melody with a religious text.
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