canticle
IPA: kˈæntʌkʌɫ
noun
- A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text.
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Examples of "canticle" in Sentences
- A canticle is a hymn taken from the bible.
- It was a collection of psalms and other canticles.
- The whole canticle naturally falls into two parts.
- All psalms and canticles are accompanied by antiphons.
- Another canticle may replace the Benedictus if desired.
- The three canticles in the ordinary are from the gospels.
- These canticle take the place of a fourth psalm at Lauds.
- There are 34 canticles in the psalter and 3 in the ordinary.
- This Magnificat article ought to stay focussed on the canticle.
- All three canticles are in use in the Greek and Anglican churches.