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HYMN [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Music
- Christian Liturgy
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hymnal
1, record 1, English, hymnal
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hymnbook 2, record 1, English, hymnbook
correct
- hymnary 3, record 1, English, hymnary
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A book or collection of church hymns. 3, record 1, English, - hymnal
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hymn-book
- hymn book
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Musique
- Liturgies chrétiennes
- Édition et librairie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hymnaire
1, record 1, French, hymnaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Livre contenant les hymnes de l'office divin. 2, record 1, French, - hymnaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Music
- Singing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hymn sheet
1, record 2, English, hymn%20sheet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sheet of paper with the words of hymns printed on it. 1, record 2, English, - hymn%20sheet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Musique
- Chant
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feuille de chants
1, record 2, French, feuille%20de%20chants
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Singing
- Music
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hymn
1, record 3, English, hymn
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A song of praise to God. 2, record 3, English, - hymn
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chant
- Musique
- Philosophie et religion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hymne
1, record 3, French, hymne
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chant (chrétien) à la louange de Dieu. 2, record 3, French, - hymne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hymne : désignation dont le genre peut être masculin ou féminin. 3, record 3, French, - hymne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Singing
- Music
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- canticle
1, record 4, English, canticle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Derived from the Latin word for "song, "a canticle is "a hymn or song of praise taken from scripture other than the Psalms. "The "Magnificat" is the song of praise that Mary exclaimed when she visited her cousin Elizabeth(Luke 1 : 46-55). The "Nunc dimittis" is the song of praise that Simeon proclaimed upon seeing the infant Jesus in the Temple some 40 days after his birth(Luke 2 : 29-32). 2, record 4, English, - canticle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chant
- Musique
- Philosophie et religion
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cantique
1, record 4, French, cantique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Christian Liturgy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Prayers of the People
1, record 5, English, Prayers%20of%20the%20People
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Prayers of Intercession 2, record 5, English, Prayers%20of%20Intercession
correct, plural
- Prayers of the Church 3, record 5, English, Prayers%20of%20the%20Church
correct, plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One particular form of liturgical prayer is the Prayers of Intercession, sometimes referred to as the Prayers of the People. After hearing God's word proclaimed in scripture, in preaching and in the hymn of day, [the congregation prays] on behalf of the whole world. 4, record 5, English, - Prayers%20of%20the%20People
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Liturgies chrétiennes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prière universelle
1, record 5, French, pri%C3%A8re%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- prière d'intercession 2, record 5, French, pri%C3%A8re%20d%27intercession
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prière d'intercession prolonge la prédication. Par sa dimension universelle, elle présente à Dieu les humains et les situations les plus diverses du monde, la mission de l'Église comme les attentes et les besoins des communautés et de leurs membres. Un temps de silence permet de laisser la place à des demandes personnelles. 3, record 5, French, - pri%C3%A8re%20universelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Christian Liturgy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- communion antiphon
1, record 6, English, communion%20antiphon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hymn that is sung during the distribution of communion to the faithful at mass. 2, record 6, English, - communion%20antiphon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Liturgies chrétiennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- antienne de la communion
1, record 6, French, antienne%20de%20la%20communion
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Liturgia cristiana
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- antífona de la comunión
1, record 6, Spanish, ant%C3%ADfona%20de%20la%20comuni%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hymn board
1, record 7, English, hymn%20board
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hymn board : an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 7, English, - hymn%20board
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tableau des hymnes
1, record 7, French, tableau%20des%20hymnes
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tableau des hymnes : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 7, French, - tableau%20des%20hymnes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-04-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- choral
1, record 8, English, choral
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hymn of plainsong. 1, record 8, English, - choral
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- choral
1, record 8, French, choral
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chant religieux interprété par un chœur. 2, record 8, French, - choral
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pl. des chorals. 3, record 8, French, - choral
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
- Official Ceremonies
- Sports (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- national anthem
1, record 9, English, national%20anthem
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A popular song or hymn which has become by general acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment of a nation. 2, record 9, English, - national%20anthem
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the opening of the Wednesday sitting, immediately following Prayers and before the doors are opened, a designated Member leads the House in singing O Canada. 3, record 9, English, - national%20anthem
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
- Cérémonies officielles
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- hymne national
1, record 9, French, hymne%20national
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chant représentant une nation. 2, record 9, French, - hymne%20national
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'ouverture de la séance du mercredi, juste après la prière et avant l'ouverture des portes, un député désigné entonne le O Canada. 3, record 9, French, - hymne%20national
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diplomacia
- Ceremonias oficiales
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- himno nacional
1, record 9, Spanish, himno%20nacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composición literaria musical que representa el amor del pueblo a su Patria y que es adoptado por un país para que, junto con la Bandera y el Escudo, constituyan el símbolo de la nacionalidad. 2, record 9, Spanish, - himno%20nacional
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la inauguración de la sesión de los miércoles, inmediatamente después de la plegaria y antes de que se abran las puertas, un diputado designado entona el himno Oh Canadá, que es cantado por los miembros de la Cámara. 3, record 9, Spanish, - himno%20nacional
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-08-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- royal anthem
1, record 10, English, royal%20anthem
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The music of "God Save The Queen" is considered the royal anthem of Canada. "God Save The Queen" may be sung when used as the national anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or as a hymn or prayer. 2, record 10, English, - royal%20anthem
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- hymne royal
1, record 10, French, hymne%20royal
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«God Save The Queen» est l'hymne royal du Canada. Cet hymne peut être chanté à titre d'hymne national du Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord ou à titre d'hymne ou de prière. 2, record 10, French, - hymne%20royal
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-11-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Christian Theology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hymn of praise to the three persons of the Holy Trinity. It is now said or sung in practically all Masses except those that are penitential or for the dead. 1, record 11, English, - Gloria
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only after the appeal to God’s mercy ... does the Gloria follow, wherein once more the pure glorification of God’s is given expression. 1, record 11, English, - Gloria
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Gloria 1, record 11, French, Gloria
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hymne remontant à l'antiquité chrétienne qui se chante ou se dit dans la liturgie romaine après la Kyrie de la Messe et qui est ainsi nommé de ses premiers mots, "Gloria in excelsis Deo". 1, record 11, French, - Gloria
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les fêtes les plus importantes, l'assemblée ayant reçu le pardon, exprime sa reconnaissance et son adoration par le chant du "Gloire à Dieu". Avec ou sans Gloria, le prêtre donne dans une oraison de sens de notre célébration et adresse à Dieu notre prière. 1, record 11, French, - Gloria
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-11-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the hour of prayer for daybreak in monastic usage. It is a counterpart to Vespers and contains psalms, a hymn, lessons, canticle and prayers. 1, record 12, English, - Lauds
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Laudes
1, record 12, French, Laudes
feminine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'heure canoniale de l'aurore prière liturgique du matin. 1, record 12, French, - Laudes
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-02-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- choral
1, record 13, English, choral
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- chorale 1, record 13, English, chorale
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metrical hymn, characteristic of the reformed church of Germany, set to a simple, devotional tune, and usually sung in unison. 1, record 13, English, - choral
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- choral
1, record 13, French, choral
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le type de l'harmonisation vocale, note contre note, des chants luthériens [...] 2, record 13, French, - choral
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pl. des chorals. 3, record 13, French, - choral
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a face like a hymn line. 1, record 14, English, - hymn
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- gueule
1, record 14, French, gueule
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
une gueule d'ainsi-soit-il. 1, record 14, French, - gueule
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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