Anastasimos

/ænəˈstæsɪmoʊs/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to resurrection; specifically used to describe liturgical music or texts focused on Christ's Resurrection in Christian tradition.

Etymology

From Greek anastasis (resurrection) + -imos (adjectival suffix). Byzantine liturgical Greek term that combines the concept of resurrection with a musical or poetic quality.

Kelly Says

This term represents the intersection of theology and music—Byzantine composers created anastasimos melodies that were meant to sound triumphant and joyful, literally making the theology audible!

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