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 collections of sacred solo cantatas for various ranges of solo voice (high, low, medium), collections for various combinations of two or more solo voices, or combinations of these types, and individual works for two or more solo voices. For collections for the same combination of two or more solo voices, and individual works, an additional heading is assigned for the medium of performance, e.g. 1. Solo cantatas, Sacred. 2. Sacred vocal duets; 1. Solo cantatas, Sacred. 2. Sacred vocal duets with orchestra; 1. Solo cantatas, Sacred. 2. Sacred vocal trios with organ.