magnificat

• Nom propre désignant le cantique de la Vierge Marie tiré de l'Évangile de Luc, commençant par le verset « Magnificat anima mea Dominum ». Il peut aussi désigner une composition musicale mettant ce cantique en musique.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

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).

   Cantique de Marie (Magnificat)

   • 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.