hymnbook
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.
Noun
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a songbook containing a collection of hymns
