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This melody search provides results based on the Cantus Database chants.
For searching in chant melody catalogues go here: Cantus Index Melody Search.

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Search the beginning of the melody
Search anywhere in the melody

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Exact matches + transpositions

Melody Search Tool

Enter the melody shape by mouse clicks on the staff.

Ignore the repeating notes - the system will not allow you to enter the same pitch twice.

CANTUS Melody Search tool was developed by Jan Koláček and first used in the Global Chant Database

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Restricted login access

The Cantus Database is restricting login access beginning on Monday, July 17, 2023.

The Cantus Database is moving into new, updated software. In order for the manuscript data to be transferred from the current site to the new one, we will be restricting login access beginning on Monday, July 17, 2023. We will launch the new site at DACT Workshop 15 on Monday, July 24, 2023, just prior to the start of the MedRen meeting.

This version of Cantus is available for searching and retrieving all current data. We apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to enter new data between July 17-24. Please contact us with any questions or concerns (debra.lacoste@dal.ca).

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