Canticle
['kæntɪk(ə)l]
Definition
(n.) A song; esp. a little song or hymn.
(n.) The Song of Songs or Song of Solomon, one of the books of the Old Testament.
(n.) A canto or division of a poem
(n.) A psalm, hymn, or passage from the Bible, arranged for chanting in church service.
Editor: Will
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Song.
Inputed by Juana
Definition
n. a song: a non-metrical hymn esp. one of those used in the public services of the church as the Benedicite: (pl.) the Song of Solomon.—n. Can′ticum a canticle: a part-song in an ancient play.
Checker: Maryann
Examples
- He drew forth a hymn book, gave out a verse, set a tune, and they all struck up the most dolorous of canticles. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The Biblia sold better than the other books had done, and they next printed the Canticles, or Solomon’s Song. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
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