introit

in·troit

noun \ˈin-ˌtrȯit, -ˌtrō-ət, in-ˈ\

Definition of INTROIT

1

often capitalized : the first part of the traditional proper of the Mass consisting of an antiphon, verse from a psalm, and the Gloria Patri

2

: a piece of music sung or played at the beginning of a worship service

Origin of INTROIT

Middle English, from Medieval Latin introitus, from Latin, entrance, from introire to go in, from intro- + ire to go — more at issue

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with INTROIT

inchoate, prose poet, tone poet