Hymn synonyms

hĭm

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religious song
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chant
The definition of a chant is a song, melody or something repeated over and over again.
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chorale
A chorus or choir.
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carol
(Historical) A round dance accompanied by singing.
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prayer
A specially worded form used to address God, a god, or another object of worship.
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canticle
A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text
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anthem
Any well-known song or recording regarded as being inspirational or iconic
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psalm
The definition of a psalm is a sacred poem, or one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers in a Christian and Jewish book of worship called the Book of Psalms.
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paean
A fervent expression of joy or praise:
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evensong
(Roman Catholic Church) A service that includes the office of Vespers. No longer in ecclesiastical use.
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litany
A repetitive recital, series, or list:
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hosanna
(An exclamation) used to give praise to God
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motet
A polyphonic composition based on a sacred text and usually sung without accompaniment.
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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
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song (related)
A lyric poem or ballad.
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antiphon
Verses chanted or a piece of plainsong sung before or after a psalm, canticle, etc.
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dirge
A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
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dithyramb
A poem or oration in the same style.
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doxology
The lesser doxology, which (in Latin) begins Gloria Patri (glory to the Father)
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glorify
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introit
(Roman Catholicism) A part of a psalm or other portion of Scripture read by the priest at Mass immediately after ascending to the altar.
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laud
The definition of laud is praise.
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magnificat
(Proper) The hymn of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1:46-55, beginning (in Latin) Magnificat anima mea Dominum, “My soul magnifies the Lord”
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processional
A book setting forth the ritual to be observed in church processions
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requiem
The definition of a requiem is a song, chant or poem for someone who died.
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sing
(Informal) Singing by a group gathered for the purpose
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te-deum
(Proper) An ancient Christian hymn beginning Te Deum laudamus (We praise thee, O God)
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song of worship
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ode
Ode is a poem that you sing or is a poem honoring a specific person or subject that is written in a clear lyrical style.
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recessional
A recession from a church.
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hymns (related)
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plainsong (related)
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hymn-tune (related)
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plainchant (related)
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hymnbook (related)
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part-song (related)
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recitation (related)
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cantata (related)
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responsory (related)
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Akáthistos (related)
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madrigal (related)
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  • After some readings and a hymn, the priest moved to the pulpit.

  • As the congregation sang a hymn, a deep voice could be heard above the others, strong and confident.

  • Alex shared the hymn book with her, his deep rich voice strong and confident.

  • This work contains also the texts of the Hymn and the Dream of the Rood.

  • The sole purpose of one hymn is to compare them with different twin objects, such as eyes, hands, feet and wings.

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