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canticle

[ˈkæntɪkl]

canticle Definition

a hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text, forming a regular part of a church service.

Using canticle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The choir sang a canticle during the Sunday service.

  • Example

    The canticle of Mary is also known as the Magnificat.

  • Example

    The canticles are an important part of the liturgy.

canticle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for canticle

Phrases with canticle

  • Canticle of Canticles

    an alternative name for the Song of Solomon, a book in the Old Testament of the Bible

    Example

    The Canticle of Canticles is a poetic love story between a man and a woman.

  • a hymn of praise from the Gospel of Luke, spoken by Zechariah upon the birth of his son John the Baptist

    Example

    The Canticle of Zechariah is also known as the Benedictus.

  • Canticle of Simeon

    a hymn of praise from the Gospel of Luke, spoken by Simeon upon seeing the infant Jesus in the temple

    Example

    The Canticle of Simeon is also known as the Nunc Dimittis.

Origins of canticle

from Latin 'canticulum', meaning 'little song'

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Summary: canticle in Brief

A 'canticle' [ˈkæntɪkl] is a hymn or chant, often with a biblical text, that is regularly performed during a church service. Examples include the Canticle of Mary and the Canticle of Zechariah. 'Canticle' is a formal term that can be used interchangeably with 'hymn' or 'psalm.'