1. hymns or pieces of music sung or played during a procession, especially in religious ceremonies
Usage: religious; liturgical
2. books containing the music and words for processional hymns
Usage: religious; liturgical

Examples

• The choir practiced several processionals for the Easter service.
• The wedding processionals filled the cathedral with beautiful music.
• She carried the processionals to help the organist during the ceremony.
• The church ordered new processionals with updated hymn arrangements.
• Traditional processionals echoed through the abbey during the coronation.
• The music director selected appropriate processionals for the funeral service.