canticle
/ˈkæntɪkəl/
noun
- A short religious song or hymn, especially one from the Bible that is not from the Book of Psalms.
- Many canticles are taken from the Gospel of Luke.
- She learned a new canticle for the Easter celebration.
- The choir sang a beautiful canticle during the morning service.
- A song or poem of praise or joy.
- The children's laughter was like a canticle in the quiet garden.
- The poet composed a canticle to celebrate the arrival of spring.
- His speech was a canticle of gratitude to his supporters.