Hymn synonyms
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religious song
song of worship
A lyric poem of some length, usually of a serious or meditative nature and having an elevated style and formal stanzaic structure.
A simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tone
A fervent expression of joy or praise:
An old round dance often accompanied by singing.
A popular song, especially a rock song felt to sum up the attitudes or feelings associated with a period or social group.
(Roman Catholic Church) A service that includes the office of Vespers. No longer in ecclesiastical use.
A repetitive recital, series, or list:
hosanna
A cry of “hosanna.”
motet
A polyphonic composition based on a sacred text and usually sung without accompaniment.
canticle
A hymn whose words are taken from the Bible, used in certain church services
oratorio
A long, dramatic musical composition, usually on a religious theme, consisting of arias, recitatives, choruses, etc. sung to orchestral accompaniment but without stage action, scenery, or costumes
song (related)
antiphon
A short liturgical text chanted or sung responsively preceding or following a psalm, psalm verse, or canticle.
chorale
A chorus or choir.
A slow, mournful musical composition.
dithyramb
A wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.
The lesser doxology, which (in Latin) begins Gloria Patri (glory to the Father)
introit
A psalm or hymn sung or played at the opening of a Christian worship service
The service of dawn which constitutes the second (or, when said together with matins, the first) of the canonical hours and includes psalms of praise; morning prayer
magnificat
The canticle beginning Magnificat anima mea Dominum (“My soul doth magnify the Lord”).
A specially worded form used to address God, a god, or another object of worship.
processional
A book setting forth the ritual to be observed in church processions
recessional
A recession from a church.
A musical composition for such a mass.
te-deum
(Proper) An ancient Christian hymn beginning Te Deum laudamus (We praise thee, O God)
Any of the sacred songs in praise of God constituting the Book of Psalms in the Bible
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