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te deum
(italics) an ancient Latin hymn of praise to God, in the form of a psalm, sung regularly at matins in the Roman Catholic Church and, usually, in an English translation, at Morning Prayer in the Anglican Church, as well as on special occasions as a service of thanksgiving. -
sanctus
(italics). Also called Tersanctus. the hymn beginning “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts,” with which the Eucharistic preface culminates. -
anthem
An anthem is a song which is used to represent a particular nation, society, or group and which is sung on special occasions. -
benedictus
a short canticle beginning Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini in Latin and Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord in English -
cherubicon
the hymn sung during the Great Entrance by the choir, which represents the cherubim. -
hymnody
the singing or the composition of hymns or sacred songs.