recessional

• Sich auf einen wirtschaftlichen Abschwung oder eine Rezession beziehend; außerdem bezeichnet es eine Hymne oder ein Musikstück, das am Ende eines Gottesdienstes gespielt wird.

Relating to a period of economic decline or recession; also used to describe a hymn or piece of music played at the end of a religious service.

1. Relating to recedingC1formal

   Of or relating to the act of moving back or withdrawing.

   Zurückweichend

   • The recessional tide left shells on the beach.
   • The glacier's recessional movement was measured by scientists.
   • The recessional phase of the storm brought calm weather.

   Synonymerecedingregressiveretrograde

   Antonymeforward

• Substantiv, das den Auszug aus einem Ort bezeichnet, besonders den Auszug von Geistlichkeit und Chor am Ende eines Gottesdienstes, oder die dabei gesungene Hymne.

A noun referring to the act of withdrawing from a place, especially the clergy and choir at the end of a church service, or a hymn sung during this withdrawal.

1. Withdrawal of clergy and choirC2formal

   The formal departure of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the conclusion of a church service.

   Auszug von Geistlichkeit und Chor

   • The recessional was performed with great dignity.
   • The congregation stood during the recessional.
   • The choir led the recessional out of the church.

   Synonymedepartureexitrecessionwithdrawal

2. Closing hymnC2formal

   A hymn sung at the end of a religious service as the clergy and choir leave the chancel.

   Auszugsgesang

   • The recessional hymn was chosen for its uplifting melody.
   • They sang a beautiful recessional to conclude the wedding.
   • The organist played a soft recessional as the choir departed.