introit

One entry found for introit.

Main Entry: in·troit
Pronunciation: 'in-"troit, -"trO-&t, in-'
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin introitus, from Latin, entrance, from introire to go in, from intro- + ire to go -- more at ISSUE
1 often capitalized : the first part of the traditional proper of the Mass consisting of an antiphon, verse from a psalm, and the Gloria Patri
2 : a piece of music sung or played at the beginning of a worship service