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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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music go
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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religious music, church music go
genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
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hymn, anthem
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
noun.communication
7 Subcategories
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dithyramb go
(ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)
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doxology go
a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God
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chorale, choral go
a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
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canticle go
a hymn derived from the Bible
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hymeneal go
a wedding hymn
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paean, pean go
(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
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recessional go
a hymn that is sung at the end of a service as the clergy and choir withdraw