canticle

chant chorus hymn melody

paean

Noel ballad chorus ditty lay madrigal song strain

Christmas song canzonet

chant ditty oratorio paean psalm

aria carol choral chorale descant evensong hallelujah hosanna laud lay lied ode shout

alleluia littany song of praise worship song

hymn verse

celebration chant chorale eulogy paean shout

ceremony chant dirge elegy eulogy liturgy monody psalm ritual sermon threnody worship

death song funeral hymn memorial service religious song

air anthem aria ballad carol chant chorale chorus ditty hymn lay lullaby lyrics melody number oldie opera piece poem psalm refrain round strain tune verse

golden oldie