transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯ-fə(r)-ˌtȯr-ē, ˈä- ]
noun
( plural -ries )
Etymology: Middle English offertorie, from Medieval Latin offertorium, from Late Latin offerre
Date: 14th century
1. often capitalized
a. : the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated
b. : a verse from a Psalm said or sung at the beginning of the offertory
2.
a. : the period of collection and presentation of the offerings of the congregation at public worship
b. : a musical composition played or sung during an offertory