introit

[ˈɪntrɔɪt]

introit Definition

• 1. a piece of music sung or played at the beginning of a religious service
• 2. the part of a psalm that is sung or said by the choir or congregation at the beginning of a religious service

Using introit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "introit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The introit for today's mass is 'Rejoice in the Lord Always.'

• Example

  The choir sang a beautiful introit before the priest began the service.

introit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for introit

• hymn
• chant
• psalm
• song

Phrases with introit

• introit verse

  a verse from the Bible that is sung or said by the choir or congregation at the beginning of a religious service

  Example

  The introit verse for today's service is from Psalm 122.

• Gregorian introit

  a type of introit that is sung in Gregorian chant

  Example

  The choir will perform a Gregorian introit for the Christmas Eve service.

• introit antiphon

  a short sentence or phrase that is sung or said before and after the introit

  Example

  The introit antiphon for today's service is 'O come, let us worship the Lord.'

Origins of introit

from Latin 'introitus', meaning 'entrance'

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Summary: introit in Brief

An 'introit' [ˈɪntrɔɪt] is a piece of music or a psalm sung or played at the beginning of a religious service. It can also refer to the part of a psalm that is sung or said by the choir or congregation at the start of the service. Examples include 'The choir sang a beautiful introit before the priest began the service.' and 'The introit for today's mass is 'Rejoice in the Lord Always.'