This is the 157th most frequent Icelandic word.
mikil
The Icelandic word "mikil" means "great" or "much" in English.
In this sentence, 'mikil' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'gleði' (joy) to express its intensity.
Það var mikil gleði á tónleikunum.
There was great joy at the concert.
Here, 'mikla' is the accusative form of 'mikil', agreeing in case with 'hæfileika' (talent), the direct object in the sentence.
Hún hefur mikla hæfileika í söng.
She has great talent in singing.
In this context, 'mikil' describes the noun 'athöfn' (ceremony), emphasizing its importance or grandeur.