Hymnals: meaning, definitions and examples
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hymnals
[ ˈhɪmnəlz ]
religious book
Hymnals are books that contain a collection of hymns or songs of praise, typically used in religious services. They serve as a guide for congregations during worship, allowing participants to sing together and express their faith through music.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- During the Sunday service, the pastor asked everyone to open their hymnals.
- The church provides new hymnals for every major holiday.
- She has a special edition hymnal passed down from her grandmother.
- Many hymnals include both the lyrics and musical notation for each hymn.
Translations
Translations of the word "hymnals" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hinários
🇮🇳 गायन पुस्तिका
🇩🇪 Gesangbücher
🇮🇩 buku nyanyian
🇺🇦 гімни
🇵🇱 śpiewniki
🇯🇵 賛美歌集
🇫🇷 cantiques
🇪🇸 himnarios
🇹🇷 ilahi kitapları
🇰🇷 찬송가
🇸🇦 كتب الأناشيد
🇨🇿 hymnární
🇸🇰 hymnárium
🇨🇳 赞美诗集
🇸🇮 himnari
🇮🇸 sálmur
🇰🇿 гимндер жинағы
🇬🇪 ჰიმნალები
🇦🇿 himn kitabları
🇲🇽 himnarios
Etymology
The word 'hymnal' originated from the Latin term 'hymnus', which means 'a song of praise.' This Latin term is derived from the Greek word 'hymnos', indicating songs or chants dedicated to gods or deities. Hymnals have played a significant role in Christian worship, evolving from early practices of chanting psalms and spiritual songs. The compilation of hymns into books can be traced back to the early Christian church, where congregational singing was encouraged as a form of communal worship. Over the centuries, hymnals have become standardized in many denominations, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary hymns, and continue to be essential tools for enhancing the worship experience.