Hymnar

hymnary, hymn book

noun hym-NAHR Rare

Origin: from Latin hymnarium

Usage Note

Hymnar is a liturgical book of hymns, used in monastic and choral worship. In everyday use the term Gesangbuch or Liederbuch is more common; Hymnar is found in theological and musicological contexts, especially referring to medieval or early modern collections.

Examples

"Das mittelalterliche Hymnar aus dem Kloster enthält über zweihundert liturgische Gesänge."

Natural Translation

The medieval hymnary from the monastery contains over two hundred liturgical chants.

Literal Translation

The medieval hymn-book from the monastery contains over two-hundred liturgical songs.

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