An abecedarian hymn is a hymn that begins with the letter A, and each verse or clause following begins with the next letter of the alphabet.[1]
The abecedarian hymn Altus Prosator is used on All Saints Day.[2] Other such hymns include A patre unigenitus[3], Carmen paschale[4] and Archangelum mirum magnum[5].
References
- ^ Brewer, E. Cobham (1978 (reprint of 1894 version)). The Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Edwinstowe, England: Avenel Books. pp. 3. ISBN 0-517-259-21-4.
- ^ "Celtic Breviary Vol 3". http://celticchristianity.org/library/brev3.html. Retrieved on 2008-10-30.
- ^ "The Latin Hymn-writers and Their Hymns". http://books.google.com/books?id=lRkPwl4jYYMC&pg=PA374&lpg=PA374&dq=%22Abecedarian+hymn%22&source=web&ots=Kkd4r2Qp1R&sig=oC0KbUl_ptL9nG3SIU5Y2RjyUiM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=6&ct=result. Retrieved on 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Irish Music from the 6th to the 9th Century". http://www.libraryireland.com/IrishMusic/II.php. Retrieved on 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Céli Dé in Ireland". http://books.google.com/books?id=aVBd84nYuPYC&pg=PA165&lpg=PA165&dq=%22Abecedarian+hymn%22&source=web&ots=rUonytrzD4&sig=KHsFPdw4w-oYN1gzIIY4pcvjmFM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result. Retrieved on 2008-10-30.
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