Cervical Lordosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Exercise. Cervical lordosis is a curvature of the cervical spine or the vertebrae in the neck region. There is a normal slight curve present in the cervical vertebrae that enables comfortable movement of the neck in a healthy cervical spine. However, when there is a deviation from the normal curve, it can lead to problems.
cantus firmus(noun) a melody used as the basis for a polyphonic composition. Cantus firmus. In music, a cantus firmus is a pre-existing melody forming the basis of a polyphonic composition. The plural of this Latin term is cantus firmi, although the corrupt form canti firmi can also be found. The Italian is often used instead: canto fermo.
(Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning `Magnificat anima mea Dominum') a short literary or musical composition. a musical composition in printed or written form. a piece of music that has been adapted for performance by a particular set of voices or instruments. a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer. a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera.