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recessional

/rɪˈsɛs.nʃəl/ noun · British & US
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What does recessional mean?

noun

A recessional is a movement or procession, especially one of a dignified or ceremonial nature, typically in a church or other place of worship, often following a service or ceremony. It can also refer to a piece of music written for such a procession.

Example

"The bishop led the recessional out of the cathedral, accompanied by the choir singing a grand hymn."

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