gradual

gradual

gradual (plural graduals)

1. (Roman Catholic Church) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
2. (Roman Catholic Church) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

gradual (comparative more gradual, superlative most gradual)

1. Proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.

	graduale
	Proceeding in small stages.

Altri significati:

(Roman Catholic Church) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

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

Proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline.

proceeding by steps or small degrees

Traduzione 'veloce'

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