a musical composition (or part of one) consisting of or resembling a harmonized version of a simple, stately hymn tune
赞美诗曲;赞美诗曲章。
a hymn tune of this kind, especially one associated with the German Lutheran Church
(尤指有关德国路德教会的)众赞歌。
〈主美〉 唱诗班;合唱队。
"mid 19th cent.: from German