Recessional: meaning, definitions and examples
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recessional
[ rษชหsษสษnl ]
music, ceremony
A recessional is a piece of music played during a formal procession, often at the end of a ceremony or service, as participants exit. It marks a departure and can set the tone for the transition from the formal event back to everyday life.
Synonyms
departing tune, exit march.
Examples of usage
- The choir sang a beautiful recessional after the wedding ceremony.
- The recessional music filled the hall as guests began to leave.
- The band played a lively recessional to send off the graduates.
Translations
Translations of the word "recessional" in other languages:
๐ต๐น recessional
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคถเคจเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Rezessional
๐ฎ๐ฉ recessional
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตััะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ recesyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใปใใทใงใใซ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉcessionnel
๐ช๐ธ recesional
๐น๐ท resesyonel
๐ฐ๐ท ํํด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ recesnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ recesnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่กฐ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ recesijski
๐ฎ๐ธ samdrรกttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะตััะธัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแชแแกแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ recesional
๐ฒ๐ฝ recesional
Etymology
The term 'recessional' originates from the Latin word 'recessus', meaning 'a going back' or 'retreat'. It came into use in English in the early 20th century, initially associated with religious and formal services. The word was adapted to describe music specifically played during the exit of participants from such events. Over time, it has also been utilized in various ceremonial contexts, expanding its usage beyond just religious services to include weddings, graduations, and other formal gatherings. This evolution reflects how music functions as a crucial part of social rituals, marking transitions and changes in communal settings.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,650, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.