Recessional: meaning, definitions and examples

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recessional

 

[ rษชหˆsษ›สƒษ™nl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recessional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคธเฅ‡เคถเคจเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rezessional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ recessional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั†ะตัั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ recesyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚ปใƒƒใ‚ทใƒงใƒŠใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcessionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recesional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resesyonel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„ํ‡ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recesnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ recesnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฐ้€€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ recesijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samdrรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั†ะตััะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒชแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recesional

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.