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incipit
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in·ci·pit  (ns-pt, ngk-)
n.
The beginning or opening words of the text of a medieval manuscript or early printed book.
[From Latin, third person sing. present tense of incipere, to begin; see inception.]


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Fingerings, dynamics, tempo indications, ornaments explicated in small incipits above the staff, and general instructions assist the performer in developing authentic baroque keyboard performance practice.
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The breviary did not contain the Gospel readings but only their incipits, or first words.
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For a comparative table listing the incipits of all liturgical items for the Office of St.
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