1. a piece of music sung or played at the beginning of a religious service
Usage: liturgical
2. the entrance or beginning part of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The choir sang a beautiful introit as the procession entered the cathedral.
• The organist practiced the introit for Sunday’s service.
• The introit set a solemn tone for the worship ceremony.
• Each Mass begins with a traditional introit.
• The composer wrote a new introit for the Easter celebration.
• The introit to the ceremony was both dignified and moving.