Canticle
noun
A religious song or chant.
They sang a canticle as part of their church service.
Often appears as...
- church canticle
- song of solomon canticle
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
One of the non-metrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services.
The choir practiced the 'Canticle of Mary' for the Christmas service.
Often appears as...
- biblical canticle
- church canticle
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
A religious song or chant.
They sang a canticle as part of their church service.
Often appears as...
- church canticle
- song of solomon canticle
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
One of the non-metrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services.
The choir practiced the 'Canticle of Mary' for the Christmas service.
Often appears as...
- biblical canticle
- church canticle
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Usage
Canticle is often used within the context of a church service or religious gathering.
The congregation stood to sing the canticle during vespers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pop Music
Canticles are sacred and formal, not to be confused with everyday pop or casual songs.
At the monastery, the monks chanted a somber canticle.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Ties
Historically, canticles have roots in ancient religious practices and scriptures.
The priest explained the origin of the canticle from ancient texts.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Usage
Canticle is often used within the context of a church service or religious gathering.
The congregation stood to sing the canticle during vespers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pop Music
Canticles are sacred and formal, not to be confused with everyday pop or casual songs.
At the monastery, the monks chanted a somber canticle.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Ties
Historically, canticles have roots in ancient religious practices and scriptures.
The priest explained the origin of the canticle from ancient texts.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Usage
Canticle is often used within the context of a church service or religious gathering.
The congregation stood to sing the canticle during vespers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pop Music
Canticles are sacred and formal, not to be confused with everyday pop or casual songs.
At the monastery, the monks chanted a somber canticle.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Ties
Historically, canticles have roots in ancient religious practices and scriptures.
The priest explained the origin of the canticle from ancient texts.
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Behind the Great...
to criticize him but once not even canticle online they go on straight and now the result is very simple we all know who Barack is technically dead but
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Richard Coles
English Musician
My means of entry to 'Christianity was singing in a choir. As a boy chorister, I grew up with Ancient and Modern, the evening canticles, versicles and responses, and carols.
Quote examples
Richard Coles
English Musician
My means of entry to 'Christianity was singing in a choir. As a boy chorister, I grew up with Ancient and Modern, the evening canticles, versicles and responses, and carols.
Example 1 of 1
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