"dessus" meaning in English

See dessus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From French dessus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|dessus}} French dessus Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} dessus
  1. (baroque music jargon) The highest voice or part, often a violin or soprano vocal line.
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