ˈin.ˌtrōə̇t, ˈin.ˌtrȯit, ə̇n.ˈtrōə̇t, ə̇n.ˈtrȯit sometimes ˈin.trəwə̇t noun
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Etymology: Middle French introite, from Medieval Latin introitus, from Latin, entrance, from introitus, past participle of introire to go into, enter, from intro- + ire to go — more at issue
1. often capitalized : the first part of the proper of the mass in the Roman rite consisting originally of the processional psalm but now usually consisting of an antiphon and verse from one of the psalms followed by the Gloria Patri
2. : a psalm, anthem, or hymn sung or played at the beginning of the communion service especially in Anglican churches
3. : a choral response sung at the beginning of a worship service