Introit (Noun)
Meaning
A composition of vocal music that is appropriate for opening church services.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The choir sang a beautiful introit to begin the Easter Sunday service.
- The composer wrote a new introit for the church choir to perform on Christmas morning.
- The introit was a traditional hymn that had been sung at the church for generations.
- The music director chose a modern introit to contrast with the traditional hymns that followed.
- The congregation stood as the choir processed into the sanctuary singing the introit.