introit|introits in English
noun
opening portion of the mass (Roman Catholicism); introductory hymn sung in some churches (especially Anglican)
Use "introit|introits" in a sentence
1. The Antiphonal chants of the mass are the introit, offertory and communion
2. ANNEX A15 DIVINE SERVICE – ORDER OF WORSHIP APPROACH TO WORSHIP A Musical prelude or Introit (Optional)
3. However, the sung introit, offertory, and communion verses of the Mass are also Antiphons, whose psalms have for the most part disappeared.
4. A music theme is present, as the episode titles from the 2006–2007 anime have parts in their titles related to music, such as overture and introit.