gradual

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Adjective

1. Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular [[step]]s or [[degree]]s

Noun

1. {{lb|en|Christianity}} An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
2. {{lb|en|Christianity}} A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

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