conductus
noun
con·duc·tus
\kənˈdəktəs\
Definition of conductus
conductus
\"\: a medieval vocal composition consisting of one to four voice parts the lowest of which is composed of a Latin text set to an invented melody and accompanied homophonically by the other voices
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Origin and Etymology of conductus
Medieval Latin, from Latin conductus, past participle of conducere to bring together — more at conduce
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