lovsang
Lovsang is a term used in Norwegian and other Nordic languages for songs of praise directed at God within Christian worship. It denotes a form of worship music used in church services and private devotion. The word combines lov, meaning praise, and sang, meaning song. In everyday language it can be used alongside hymne or psalm, though in practice lovsang refers to contemporary or traditional worship songs performed in a devotional or liturgical context.
Usage and characteristics include a range from traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs. Lovsang is typically
Regional context: the concept is prominent in Norway and Sweden, with similar terms in Danish and Finnish
Related forms: lovsang is connected to hymns, psalms, and other worship music. Many lovsang songs draw on