ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the meaning Hymn?
A
song in praise of poet
B
a song in praise of country
C
song in praise of God
D
a mixture of two language
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: a song of praise to God. sing a hymn of thanksgiving. : a metrical composition adapted for singing in a religious service. a book of hymns. : a song of praise or joy.

Detailed explanation-2: -synonyms for song of praise chant. ditty. oratorio. paean. psalm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hymns are songs of praise, generally to a god or deity, though a hymn may praise an entity, such as a person or nation. The term ‘hymn’ originates from the Greek word ‘hymnos, ’ which means ‘songs of praise.

Detailed explanation-4: -The word “hymn” comes from the Greek word “hymnos” which means “a song of praise”. Originally these would have been written in honour of the Gods.

Detailed explanation-5: -The shortest definition of a hymn would thus be a special poetry set to music and are addressed to God. Songs of praise are text that rhymes and is set to music to make it easier for the devotees to sing in a tune.

There is 1 question to complete.