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sacred song

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Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A religious lyric or hymn devoted to worship, spirituality, or devotion.

Detailed Definition
Sacred song is a devotional poem or hymn composed for liturgical use or spiritual meditation, characterized by elevated diction, metrical regularity, and themes of praise, supplication, or divine mystery; drawing on scriptural language and communal ritual, it seeks to bridge human and transcendent realms through lyrical prayer.
Example
Example in poetry:
A poem intended to be sung in a religious service or as a form of devotion; e.g., a hymn, psalm, or spiritual.; Lyrical verse with a spiritual or religious theme, often characterized by formal, elevated language and simple, strong meter for ease of singing.; A poem written for a sacred ceremony or ritual, focusing on divine praise, supplication, or spiritual contemplation.; A simple, metrical poem with a clear, often repetitive rhythmic pattern that lends itself to a congregational chant.
Additional Notes
Sacred song is a general term for poetry, often set to music, whose subject matter is religious, spiritual, or devotional; includes hymns, psalms, and certain types of lyrical poetry.
Also Known As
Sacred hymn devotional song holy chant Canticle Hymn liturgical song Religious ballad Religious lyric Psalm canticle phrase chant
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