magnificat
/mæɡˈnɪfɪkæt/
noun
- A hymn or song of praise, especially the biblical canticle of Mary in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:46–55).
- Many composers have set the Magnificat to music, including Bach and Vivaldi.
- The choir sang the Magnificat during the evening service.
- She listened to the Magnificat as part of her daily prayer.
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