recessional

re·ces·sion·al  (r-ssh-nl)

n.

1. A hymn that accompanies the exit of the clergy and choir after a service.

2. A recession from a church.

adj.

Of or relating to a recession.

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recessional [rɪˈsɛʃən^əl]

adj

of or relating to recession

n

(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a hymn sung as the clergy and choir withdraw from the chancel at the conclusion of a church service

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	recessional - the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service recession procession - the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; "processions were forbidden"
	2.	recessional - a hymn that is sung at the end of a service as the clergy and choir withdraw hymn, anthem - a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Adj.	1.	recessional - of or relating to receding

Translations

recessional [rɪˈseʃənl] N → himno m de fin de oficio

recessional (Eccl)

n → Schlusshymne f (die während des Auszugs gesungen wird)

adj recessional hymn → Schlusshymne f