hymn book

Congregational singing volume

A hymn book is a collection of hymns—religious songs meant for congregational worship.

Churches typically provide hymn books in pews so worshippers can follow along: She opened the hymn book to page 42.

Also spelled hymnbook.

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music format and presentation

hymn bookorchestral score

Complete musical notation for orchestra

sheet music · musical score · lead sheets

Family

book, bookish, booklet, hymn, hymnal, hymnals, hymnist, hymned

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G