Exsultet

exsultet English Alternative forms en Exultet Etymology en la exsultet let it [i.e., the angelic host] rejoice, the first word of the prayer in the Roman Rite. Proper noun 1 en Western _ Christianity A long prayer traditionally pronounced or sung at the Easter Vigil, beginning “Rejoice!” or “Exult!” in English. en 1997 Diana Kodner Handbook for Cantors 2nd 1568540973 77 https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=9DD96YkO_roC&pg=PA77 The Exsultet is the preeminent chant of cantor repertoire, both because of its difficulty and because of its importance in the liturgical year. Yet very few cantors have ever sung the Exsultet, or have seen printed music for it. en Named prayers