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evensong


Meanings
  • Noun

    A service of evening prayer in a church.

    - "The evensong service began at 5:30 PM."
    - "The choir sang beautifully during the evensong service."

Pronunciation




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Variants
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evensong , evensongs
Etymology
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From Old English 'efen song', 'evening song'.


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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'evensong' dates back to the 15th century.

  2. Evensong services often include hymns, psalms, and prayers for the deceased.


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  1. Matins: Evensong is the evening counterpart to Matins, the morning service.


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Evensong is a traditional part of Anglican and some other Christian liturgies, usually held in the late afternoon or early evening.

How to Memorize "evensong"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a church, surrounded by stained glass windows, as the evensong service begins.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'evensong' with the peaceful, calming feeling of an evening church service.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic: 'Evening prayer, calm and clear, evensong we hold dear'.


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