canticle

n.圣歌,小歌曲,颂歌

诗篇（尤指圣徒的颂歌）；

名词；

1、The hymn, which is extensively used in the Anglican tradition, is known as the Canticle of Mary or the Magnificat.
这首圣歌在英国国教传统中广泛使用，被称为玛利亚圣歌或赞美颂。
2、The canticle is often sung during evening prayer services in Catholic churches.
这篇诗篇经常在天主教教堂的晚祷仪式上唱诵。