A Song for St. Cecelia's Day

A Song for St. Cecelia's Day Glossary

Diapson

An outburst of rich, harmonious sound.

Jubal

A biblical figure from the book of Genesis, who is the progeny of Cain.

Brethren

Members of a religious group or organization.

Celestial

Something that is considered as holy, heavenly, and ethereal.

Clangour

An ongoing sound of clanging and ringing.

Dirge

A sad, lamentation-like piece of music.

Organ

A musical instrument similar to a piano.

Orpheus

A figure from Greek mythology who is renowned as a poet and musician.

Sequacious

Lacking ingenuity and individuality.

Lyre

A stringed instrument used in ancient Greece, it is very much like the harp in appearance and sound.

Lay (noun)

A short lyric or narrative poem intended to be sung.

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