magnificat

• Nombre propio que designa el cántico de la Virgen María del Evangelio de Lucas, que comienza con el verso «Magnificat anima mea Dominum». También se usa como sustantivo común para referirse a este himno o alabanza.

A proper noun referring to the canticle of the Virgin Mary from the Gospel of Luke, beginning with the line 'Magnificat anima mea Dominum'.

incontable · nombre propio

1. Biblical CanticleC2formal

   A hymn or song of praise, specifically the canticle of the Virgin Mary from the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55), beginning with 'Magnificat anima mea Dominum' (My soul magnifies the Lord).

   Cántico de María

   • The choir sang the Magnificat during the evening service.
   • The Magnificat is traditionally recited or sung at Vespers.
   • Many composers have set the Magnificat to music, including Bach and Vivaldi.