introit
(noun) a composition of vocal music that is appropriate for opening church services
Source: WordNet® 3.1
introit (plural introits)
(Christianity, chiefly, Protestantism, music) A composition of vocal music sung at the opening of a church service.
(Christianity, chiefly, Protestantism, music) An anthem or psalm sung before a Communion service.
(Roman Catholicism, music) A part of a psalm or other portion of the Bible read or sung at Mass immediately after the priest ascends to the altar.
Synonym: introitus
(Roman Catholicism, music) A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is entering within the rails of the altar, which begins with the line “Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine” (“Grant them eternal rest, O Lord”).
(obsolete) The action of entering or going in; an entrance.
(obsolete, figuratively) An introduction.
(obsolete, Christianity) The first few words of the office (“daily service”) for a particular day, sometimes used to refer to the day.
Source: Wiktionary
In*tro"it, n. Etym: [L. introitus, fr. introire to go into, to enter; intro within + ire to go: cf. F. introit.]
1. A going in. Caxton.
2. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is entering within the rails of the altar. (b) A part of a psalm or other portion of Scripture read by the priest at Mass immediately after ascending to the altar.
3. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion service.
4. Any composition of vocal music appropriate to the opening of church services.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
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