(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Fourth item of the Proper of the Mass, sung in a melismatic style, and performed in a responsorial manner in which soloists alternate with a choir
Proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline
Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline
A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Losing weight is a slow, gradual process You can expect her progress at school to be gradual rather than brilliant
(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices"