lofzang

Definitions of lofzang
  1. noun
    a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
    synonyms: canticum, hymne, lofdicht, loflied, ode
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    type of:
    lyriek
    a short poem of songlike quality
  2. noun
    a formal expression of praise
    synonyms: canticum, danklied, grafrede, laudatie, lijkrede, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, overwinningslied, paean, panegyriek, zegezang, éloge
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    type of:
    felicitatie, felicitatiebrief, gelukwens, laudatie, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, panegyriek, éloge
    an expression of approval and commendation
  3. noun
    a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
    synonyms: cantus, gez., gezang, hymne, kerkgezang, kerkzang, lijflied, lofdicht, loflied, ode, tussenzang, volkslied
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    examples:
    magnificat
    (Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning `Magnificat anima mea Dominum')
    types:
    doxologie, lofpsalm
    a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God
    koraalgezang
    a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
    nazang, slotzang
    a hymn that is sung at the end of a service as the clergy and choir withdraw
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