Evensong

/ˈiːvnsɔːŋ/
noun

A christian church service that happens in the evening, especially in the Anglican Church.

The choir rehearsed for the evensong service.
Visual representation of "evensong" - A christian church service that happens in the evening, especially in the Anglican Church.

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  • evensong service
  • attend evensong

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Religious

noun

The period of time in the evening when the sun is setting and day transitions into night.

The birds chirped their evensong as the sun slowly disappeared below the horizon.
Visual representation of "evensong" - The period of time in the evening when the sun is setting and day transitions into night.

Often appears as...

  • bells of evensong
  • birds' evensong

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Literary

noun

A christian church service that happens in the evening, especially in the Anglican Church.

The choir rehearsed for the evensong service.
Visual representation of "evensong" - A christian church service that happens in the evening, especially in the Anglican Church.

Often appears as...

  • evensong service
  • attend evensong

Usage tips

Religious

noun

The period of time in the evening when the sun is setting and day transitions into night.

The birds chirped their evensong as the sun slowly disappeared below the horizon.
Visual representation of "evensong" - The period of time in the evening when the sun is setting and day transitions into night.

Often appears as...

  • bells of evensong
  • birds' evensong

Usage tips

Literary

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Anglican Tradition

Evensong is a unique service with singing, mainly practiced in Anglican churches, like the Church of England.

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They attended evensong at the cathedral during their visit to London.
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Evening Worship

Evensong is specifically an evening service, marking the end of the day with prayer and song.

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The community gathered for Sunday evensong.
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Choral Emphasis

Evensong often emphasizes choral music; choirs play a central role in the service.

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The choir's evensong performance was moving and profound.
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Anglican Tradition

Evensong is a unique service with singing, mainly practiced in Anglican churches, like the Church of England.

Illustration for Anglican Tradition
They attended evensong at the cathedral during their visit to London.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Evening Worship

Evensong is specifically an evening service, marking the end of the day with prayer and song.

Illustration for Evening Worship
The community gathered for Sunday evensong.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Choral Emphasis

Evensong often emphasizes choral music; choirs play a central role in the service.

Illustration for Choral Emphasis
The choir's evensong performance was moving and profound.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Anglican Tradition

Evensong is a unique service with singing, mainly practiced in Anglican churches, like the Church of England.

Illustration for Anglican Tradition
They attended evensong at the cathedral during their visit to London.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Evening Worship

Evensong is specifically an evening service, marking the end of the day with prayer and song.

Illustration for Evening Worship
The community gathered for Sunday evensong.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Choral Emphasis

Evensong often emphasizes choral music; choirs play a central role in the service.

Illustration for Choral Emphasis
The choir's evensong performance was moving and profound.
Visual representation of the word "Evensong"

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Quote examples

Richard Dawkins

English Scientist

I suppose I'm a cultural Anglican, and I see evensong in a country church through much the same eyes as I see a village cricket match on the village green. I have a certain love for it.
Portrait of Richard Dawkins

Quote examples

Richard Dawkins

English Scientist

I suppose I'm a cultural Anglican, and I see evensong in a country church through much the same eyes as I see a village cricket match on the village green. I have a certain love for it.
Portrait of Richard Dawkins
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