recessional
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re·ces·sion·al
(rĭ-sĕsh′ə-nəl)n.
1. A hymn or piece of music that accompanies a ceremonial recession.
2. A recession from a church.
adj.
Of or relating to a recession.
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recessional
(rɪˈsɛʃənəl)adj
of or relating to recession
n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) a hymn sung as the clergy and choir withdraw from the chancel at the conclusion of a church service
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re•ces•sion•al
(rɪˈsɛʃ ə nl)adj.
1. of or pertaining to a recession of the clergy and choir after a service.
2. of or pertaining to a recess, as of a legislative body.
n. 3. a piece of music played at the end of a church service or other gathering.
[1865–70]
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Noun | 1. | recessional - the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service 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 | |
Adj. | 1. | recessional - of or relating to receding |
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recessional
(Eccl)n → Schlusshymne f (die während des Auszugs gesungen wird)
adj recessional hymn → Schlusshymne f
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