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C O N S T R U C T I O N

original: "S Y N T A X I S". In this period, "Syntax" referred more broadly to the systematic arrangement or formal composition of a subject—in this case, music—rather than just linguistics.

ON ARTISTIC SONG

original: "DE ARTIFICIALI CANTU". Here, "artificial" is used in the classical sense of "according to the rules of Art" (Ars). It distinguishes formal, theoretical music from natural or unlearned singing.

Construction (original: Syntaxis): The formal arrangement or systematic treatment of a discipline's rules.
Song (original: Cantus): A general term for music, specifically vocal melody or the study of liturgical and polyphonic singing.