Search by melody

Searching by melody is also available on Cantus Index.

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Searching in source: Princeton, Princeton University Library, 67.4
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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