recessional

English

Etymology

From recession ‎ -al.

Adjective

recessional (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to recession or withdrawal, particularly at the end of a religious service or wedding.

   A recessional hymn is sung in a procession returning from the choir to the robing room.

Noun

recessional (plural recessionals)

1. Music played during a church recession.

Coordinate terms

• processional