graduaali
graduaalinen, vähittäinen, asteittainen
loiva
asteittainen, vähittäinen
graduaali, messulaulukirja
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
(ux)
(RQ:Milton Paradise Lost)
An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
(l)