Often used in a religious context.
El cántico que escuchamos en la ceremonia era tan emotivo que muchos se emocionaron hasta las lágrimas.
The canticle we heard at the ceremony was so moving that many were brought to tears.
El cántico que cantaron los niños fue tan hermoso que emocionó a todos los presentes.
The song that the children sang was so beautiful that it moved everyone present.