About Kontakion
Kontakion is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Christian hymn and Prayer in the Catholic Church.
From Wikipedia
A kontakion (Greek κοντάκιον, kondákion, plural κοντάκια, kondákia) is a form of hymn in the Byzantine liturgical tradition.
The kontakion form originated in Syriac hymnography and gained prominence in Byzantium during the 6th century, particularly through the work of St. Romanos the Melodist of Emesa.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Kontakion.
- ↑ Christian hymn
- ↑ Prayer in the Catholic Church
Related genres
Canticle
Christian song of praise with lyrics from biblical or holy texts other
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genre of medieval church songs
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seasonal Christian hymn intended for Advent
Ethiopian chant
liturgical chant used by Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Recessional hymn
hymn placed at the end of a Catholic or Anglican church service
Lutheran hymn
Christian hymn used in Lutheran services
Hymn concertato
genre of hymn arrangement for choir
Frequently asked questions
What is Kontakion?
Kontakion is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Christian hymn and Prayer in the Catholic Church.