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introit
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in·tro·it also In·tro·it  (ntrt, -troit, n-trt)
n.
1. A hymn or psalm sung when the ministers enter at the opening of a service, especially in the Anglican Church.
2. Roman Catholic Church The beginning of the Mass, usually consisting of an antiphon, a psalm verse, and the Gloria Patri.

[Middle English, introit of the Mass, from Old French introite, from Medieval Latin introitus, sung passage at entrance of celebrant, from Latin introitus, entrance, from past participle of introre, to enter : intr-, in; see en in Indo-European roots + re, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]

introit
Noun
1. RC Church a short prayer said or sung as the celebrant is entering the sanctuary to celebrate Mass
2. Church of England a hymn or psalm sung at the beginning of a service [Latin introitus entrance]
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Noun1.introit - a composition of vocal music that is appropriate for opening church services
musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements"


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