Meaning of the word canticle in English

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canticle

US /ˈkæn.tɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈkæn.tɪ.kəl/

Noun

a hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text, forming a regular part of a church service

Example:
The choir sang a beautiful canticle during the evening service.
Many ancient texts contain sacred canticles.