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单词 Magnificat
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Definition of Magnificat in English:

Magnificat

noun maɡˈnɪfɪkatmæɡˈnɪfəkɑt
  • The hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46–55) used as a canticle in Christian liturgy, especially at vespers and evensong.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I would love to find the exact quote, but apparently somewhere Dietrich Bonhoeffer called the Magnificat the most passionate, wildest, most revolutionary Advent hymn ever sung.
    • These are the seminal texts of the tradition: the Lord's Prayer, the Magnificat, the Benedictus.
    • Before a chorus could sing the Magnificat, Bach had to write it.
    • That afternoon the congregation would also get to hear a brand new work - the largest Bach had produced in Leipzig so far - a Magnificat for five vocal parts, trumpets, timpani, recorders, oboes, strings and continuo.
    • The choir of St Martin in the Fields, led by organist and choirmaster, Nick Dankswill, will sing both the Magnificat and the Nunc Dimittis.

Origin

Middle English: Latin, literally 'magnifies' (from the opening words, which translate as ‘my soul magnifies the Lord’).

 
 

Definition of Magnificat in US English:

Magnificat

nounmæɡˈnɪfəkɑtmaɡˈnifəkät
  • A canticle used in Christian liturgy, especially at vespers and evensong, the text being the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46–55).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Before a chorus could sing the Magnificat, Bach had to write it.
    • These are the seminal texts of the tradition: the Lord's Prayer, the Magnificat, the Benedictus.
    • I would love to find the exact quote, but apparently somewhere Dietrich Bonhoeffer called the Magnificat the most passionate, wildest, most revolutionary Advent hymn ever sung.
    • That afternoon the congregation would also get to hear a brand new work - the largest Bach had produced in Leipzig so far - a Magnificat for five vocal parts, trumpets, timpani, recorders, oboes, strings and continuo.
    • The choir of St Martin in the Fields, led by organist and choirmaster, Nick Dankswill, will sing both the Magnificat and the Nunc Dimittis.

Origin

Middle English: Latin, literally ‘magnifies’ (from the opening words, which translate as ‘my soul magnifies the Lord’).

 
 
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