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GREGORIAN

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There are 6 entries related to GREGORIAN in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

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1. What does GREGORIAN mean?

pronunciation

Of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

2. What does GREGORIAN MODE mean?

pronunciation

Any of a system of modes used in Gregorian chants up until 1600; derived historically from the Greek mode

3. What does GREGORIAN CHANT mean?

pronunciation

It's a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church

4. What does GREGORIAN CALENDAR mean?

pronunciation

The solar calendar now in general use, introduced by Gregory XIII in 1582 to correct an error in the Julian calendar by suppressing 10 days, making Oct 5 be called Oct 15, and providing that only centenary years divisible by 400 should be leap years; it was adopted by Great Britain and the American colonies in 1752

5. What does GREGORIAN TELESCOPE mean?

pronunciation

It's a reflecting telescope that has a paraboloidal primary mirror and a hyperboloidal secondary mirror; light is brought to a focus through an aperture in the center of the primary mirror

6. What does GREGORIAN CALENDAR MONTH mean?

pronunciation

It's a month in the Gregorian calendar


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