Canticle
/ˈkæn.tɪ.kəl/noun
A short hymn or song of praise, typically found in religious contexts.
Did you know?The term 'canticle' is rooted in the Latin word 'cantus,' which means 'song,' linking it to the idea of sacred voices connecting with the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
canticulum
“A little song or chant, often of a sacred nature.”
Old French
Old French
cantique
“A song or hymn, especially in a religious context.”
Middle English
Middle English
canticle
“A religious song or hymn, often used in worship.”
Modern English
English
canticle
“A term for a brief sacred song or hymn, maintaining its religious significance.”