Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
euouae
noun
/juːˈoʊiː/
Definition
A medieval musical term referring to a tone sequence in Gregorian chant.
Examples
- During the chanting service, the monks used ‘euouae’ to recall the melody.
- The composition contained several instances of ‘euouae’ highlighting the specific pitches.
Meaning
It represents a mnemonic device used by monks to denote a particular series of tones in ecclesiastical music.
Synonyms
- None
