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canticle
This term carries a strong ecclesiastical and liturgical connotation, specifically referring to songs of praise that are not psalms but are derived from other biblical sources. It evokes a sense of solemnity, tradition, and structured religious devotion, distinguishing it from a general "song" or "hymn" through its specific scriptural origin.
In a broader literary or poetic sense, the word suggests a high degree of spiritual intensity or formal exaltation. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is typically reserved for theological discussions, musicology, or formal poetry to signal a sacred or elevated tone.
Meanings
Examples
The choir began the service with a solemn canticle.
Which canticle should we use for the evening prayer?
The ancient manuscript contained a forgotten canticle of praise.
The ancient manuscript contained a forgotten canticle of praise.
I can still hear the haunting melody of that canticle in my dreams.
The monks chanted a canticle as the sun rose over the monastery.
She wrote a private canticle to express her spiritual devotion.
The high priest recited a sacred canticle to bless the new kingdom.
This particular canticle is derived from the Book of Isaiah.