The hymn, psalm, or anthem sung (or said) at the entrance of the ministers at the Eucharist (BCP, 323 or 355)
The hymn sung at the Small Entrance in the Liturgy, as the clergy enter the Sanctuary. There is a standard Introit beginning O come let us worship... which is used on most days; certain Great Feasts have a special Introit, which is said by the deacon or priest. Also known as Entrance Hymn.
The hymn, psalm, or anthem sung (or said) at the entrance of the ministers at the Eucharist. JUMP TO: 1-2-3
the introductory chant of the mass, sung by the choir; it is proper (its text changes from day to day) and antiphonal. Its form is antiphon--psalm--antiphon--doxology--antiphon, though the antiphon between the psalm and doxology may be omitted. It is the only chant of the mass to use the lesser doxology.
An item sung by the choir before the start of the service. Sometimes from 'off-stage'.
"Entrance". A psalm sung at the start of the Roman Catholic Mass.
Latin introitus, entrance -- a song or hymn sung or played at the opening of a Christian worship service; the first variable part of Roman Catholic Mass consisting of a few psalm verses followed by the Gloria Patri and then repeated.
The Introit (Latin: introitus, "entrance") is part of the opening of the celebration of the Roman Catholic Mass and the Lutheran Divine Service. Specifically, it refers to the antiphon that is spoken or sung at the beginning of the celebration. It is part of the Proper of the Mass; that is, the part that changes over the liturgical year.