hallelujah


2hallelujah

noun

Definition of HALLELUJAH

: a shout or song of praise or thanksgiving

First Known Use of HALLELUJAH

13th century

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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