(n.) A prayer; an invocation; a religious formula; a charm.

Agnus Dei Benedicite Gloria Gloria Patri Gloria in Excelsis Introit Magnificat Miserere Nunc Dimittis Te Deum Trisagion Vedic hymn alleluia answer anthem antiphon antiphony canticle chant chorale doxology hallelujah hosanna hymn hymn of praise hymnody hymnography hymnology laud motet offertory offertory sentence paean psalm psalmody report response responsory versicle