Abecedarian hymn explained

An abecedarian hymn is a hymn that begins with the letter A, and each verse or clause following begins with the next letter of the alphabet.[1]

The abecedarian hymn Altus Prosator is used on All Saints Day.[2] Other such hymns include A patre unigenitus,[3] Carmen paschale[4] and Archangelum mirum magnum.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Brewer, E. Cobham . The Dictionary of Phrase and Fable . Avenel Books . 1894 . 1978 . Edwinstowe, England . 3 . 0-517-25921-4.
  2. Web site: Celtic Breviary Vol 3. 2008-10-30.
  3. Book: The Latin Hymn-writers and Their Hymns . 9780790554631 . 2008-10-30. Duffield . Samuel Willoughby .
  4. Web site: Irish Music from the 6th to the 9th Century . 2008-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20081026034133/http://www.libraryireland.com/IrishMusic/II.php. 26 October 2008 . live.
  5. Book: Céli Dé in Ireland . 9781843832768 . 2008-10-30. Follett . Westley . 2006 .

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