Uskonykappale

Uskonykappale is a Finnish neologism formed from the words uskonto (religion, faith) and kappale (piece, song). The term is not part of standard Finnish dictionaries and is encountered mainly in informal or exploratory contexts, where it may be used to describe a musical track or a textual section whose central theme is religion or religious belief.

In use, uskonykappale can refer to a religious song, an album track addressing faith, or a passage within a larger work (such as a concept album or a liturgical text) that emphasizes spiritual themes. The term is sometimes discussed in linguistic or musicological commentary as an example of how language can be creatively combined to name cultural phenomena; however, standard terminology would more commonly use phrases like uskonnollinen kappale or kappale liittyen uskontoon.

Etymologically, uskonykappale follows Finnish compounding patterns by linking uskonto and kappale to express a concept of a “piece about religion.” Because it is not widely in active everyday use, the term may appear informal or stylistic and can risk ambiguity in more formal contexts. Speakers who need precision are generally advised to use established terms such as uskonnollinen kappale or uskonnollinen laulu, depending on the exact meaning.

See also: uskonnollinen kappale, uskonto, kappale, musiikki, liturgia.