lễ ca
Definition
- 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.