Definition

1. Noun:
   • Liturgical chant / Sacred chant: A type of religious song or chant used in formal worship, particularly within Christian liturgical ceremonies. It refers to the vocal music performed as part of the ritual.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tiếng lễ ca vang lên trong nhà thờ. (The sound of the liturgical chant rose in the church.)
  • Ca đoàn đang tập một bài lễ ca mới. (The choir is practicing a new sacred chant.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to a religious and musical context. It is not used for secular music or general singing.

Variants and Related Words

• Thánh ca (n): hymn, a religious song of praise, which may overlap in context with but is a more common and general term.
  • Mọi người cùng hát thánh ca. (Everyone sang a hymn.)

Synonyms

• Plainchant: A traditional, unaccompanied liturgical chant.
• Gregorian chant: A specific, well-known form of plainchant used in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Liturgical music: A broader term for all music used in worship services.

Related Idioms

• is a formal term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.