Here are entered collections of carols in various languages. Works in an individual language or group of languages are entered under headings such as Carols, English; Carols, Slavic.
Here are entered general collections of hymns, with qualification, when appropriate, by language, e.g. Hymns, English. For collections of hymns of an individual Christian denomination an additional subject entry is made under the heading for the denomination with subdivision Hymns, e.g. Catholic Church--Hymns. --names of individual hymns, e.g. Gloria in excelsis Deo
Here are entered musical compositions, including Masses for mixed voices and collections of Masses for various groups of voices (men's, mixed, women's, etc.). Works about musical settings of the Mass are entered under Mass (Music).
Here are entered collections of sacred part songs in several languages or in Latin. Collections of sacred part songs entirely in a language other than Latin, and individual sacred part songs in other languages, are assigned an additional heading for part songs qualified by the language, e.g. Part songs, English.Sacred part songs in specific forms are entered under the form, e.g. Anthems; Motets; etc.
Here are entered works for solo voice with sacred texts. Works with secular texts are entered under the heading Songs. This heading is also qualified as appropriate by voice range and specification of accompaniment, e.g. Sacred songs (High voice) with piano; Sacred songs with string orchestra; Sacred songs, Unaccompanied. --headings for specific types of sacred solo vocal works, e.g. Sacred monologues with music (Voice with instrumental ensemble); Solo cantatas, Sacred