hymnbook

Thân thiện

The choir members hold their hymnbooks open as they sing.

Definition

Noun: A book containing a collection of hymns, which are religious songs of praise, typically used in Christian worship services.

Usage

A hymnbook is a physical or digital compilation of hymns, organized for use by a congregation, choir, or individual during religious ceremonies or personal devotion. It serves as a standard reference for lyrics and often includes musical notation.

Examples

• The choir director asked the congregation to open their hymnbooks to page 42.
• She received a beautifully bound hymnbook as a gift for her confirmation.
• Many churches now project lyrics on screens, but some still prefer using traditional hymnbooks.

Advanced Usage

• Digital Hymnbook: Refers to a software application or e-book version of a traditional hymnbook.
  • The church's tablet contains a digital hymnbook with hundreds of songs.
• To consult the hymnbook: To look up a hymn within the book.
  • Before the service, the pastor consulted the hymnbook to finalize the selections.

Variants and Related Words

• Hymnal (noun): A direct synonym for hymnbook.
  • The old hymnal contained songs from the 19th century.
• Psalmbook (noun): A book specifically containing psalms, which are sacred songs or hymns, often from the Biblical Book of Psalms.
• Songbook (noun): A more general term for a book containing a collection of songs, not necessarily religious.

Synonyms

• Hymnal
• Songbook (in a religious context)
• Chorale book

Related Phrases

• To leaf through a hymnbook: To turn the pages of a hymnbook casually or in search of a specific hymn.
  • He leafed through the hymnbook while waiting for the service to begin.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a songbook containing a collection of hymns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hymnal
• hymnary