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(Christianity) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

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gradual

Source Word

gradual

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

Japanese Meaning

（キリスト教）ミサにおいて、書簡の後に歌われる反唱または応答唱で、階段上や助祭が階段を上がる際に用いられるもの。

During the high Mass, the choir intoned the gradual on the steps as the deacon ascended.

荘厳ミサの最中、助祭が階段を上るとき、聖歌隊は階段の上で聖書朗読後の応唱を歌った。

Sense（1）

Sense（2）

(Christianity) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

graduals

（ plural ）