What is another word for Canticles?

Pronunciation: [kˈantɪkə͡lz] (IPA)

The term "Canticles" is typically used to refer to a particular section of the Bible that consists of a number of poetic and lyrical passages, commonly known as the "Song of Solomon," "The Psalms," and "The Song of Deborah." Depending on the context, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used in place of "Canticles," including "Psalms," "Hymns," "Songs," "Chants," "Anthems," or "Odes." Each of these terms has its own subtle nuances and connotations, but all are generally used to describe works of religious or poetic significance that are meant to be sung or chanted aloud.

What are the hypernyms for Canticles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Canticles

The paintings in the chapel wear thy looks, The Canticles are changed to sarabands, And with the leaned doctors of the schools I see thee dance cachuchas.
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
From all the country round these birds were brought, By order of the town, with anxious quest, And, loosened from their wicker prisons, sought In woods and fields the places they loved best, Singing loud Canticles, which many thought Were satires to the authorities addressed, While others, listening in green lanes, averred Such lovely music never had been heard!
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Under pretence of managing an income for the singers, they suppress half the stanzas of Canticles and hymns, and substitute, to vary the pleasure, the tiresome divagations of an organ.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans

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