Gregorian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Gregorian in British English:
UK [grɪ'gɔ:rɪən]
How to pronounce Gregorian in American English:
US
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church
- of or relating to Pope Gregory XIII or the calendar he introduced in 1582
Word Origin
- Gregorian (adj.)
- "pertaining to Gregory," from Late Latin Gregorianus, from Gregorius (see Gregory). From c. 1600 of church music, in reference to Gregory I the Great (pope from 590-604), who traditionally codified it; 1640s in reference to new calendar (introduced 1582) from Pope Gregory XIII (1572-1585); due to Protestant resistance, the calendar was not introduced in England and the American colonies until 1752.
Example
- 1. According to the gregorian calendar ( otherwise known as the outlook calendar ) , today is day # 60 .
- 2. Assumption is that the gregorian calendar on october 13 , is libra .
- 3. All dates should be completed according to gregorian calendar .
- 4. From gregorian chants to gospel music , there is a spiritual aspect to music that is undeniable .
- 5. From harsh black metal vocals , to soaring female soprano voices , gregorian chants , pianos , keyboards , violins , it 's all melded together seemlessly .