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hymnal

/ˈhɪmnəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A collection of hymns or religious songs, usually printed and bound for use in worship.


Synonyms

hymn book , hymn-book , hymnbook , hymnary , hymnic , hymnical
Rhymes
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Variants
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hymnal , hymnals
Etymology
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From Greek humnos, 'a hymn'.


Trivia
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  1. The first known hymnal was discovered in Egypt in 1300 BC.

  2. The word 'hymnal' is derived from the Greek word 'humnos', which means 'a hymn'.

  3. The hymnal was used extensively during the Protestant Reformation as a way to promote the singing of hymns in worship services.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hymnbook: A collection of hymns and other religious texts, similar to a hymnal but often larger and more comprehensive.

  2. Hymnology: The study of hymns and their history, language, music, and theology.


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The hymnal is a significant part of Christian worship. It has been used since the early days of Christianity and has undergone various changes and adaptations over the centuries. Hymns in the hymnal have been translated into different languages and have been set to various tunes, making them accessible to people from different cultural backgrounds.

How to Memorize "hymnal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large book filled with religious songs. Visualize the cover, the pages, and the hymns printed on them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hymnal' with the sound of religious music and the feeling of peace and reverence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Hymns Are Religious Songs' to remember the meaning of 'hymnal'.


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