magnificat
IPA: mægnˈɪfʌkæt
Root Word: Magnificat
noun
- (music) The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.
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Examples of "magnificat" in Sentences
- Bach's Magnificat was not intended for liturgical use.
- The Magnificat is not included nearly so often, by comparison.
- This Magnificat article ought to stay focussed on the canticle.
- The Magnificat must be the basis for a realistic devotion to her.
- The alma mater of Magnificat High School is a highly profound statement that is recited quite often in the school community.