hymnody
/'himnədi/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The act or practice of singing hymns: Hymnody refers to the activity of singing hymns, especially as part of religious worship or devotion. 2. The composition or singing of hymns; hymnology: It can also refer to the art, study, or practice of composing hymns.
Examples of Usage
- The congregation's hymnody was a powerful and uplifting part of the Sunday service.
- She studied hymnody to better understand the historical development of church music.
- The book explores the rich hymnody of the early Christian church.
Advanced Usage
- "To engage in hymnody": To participate in the singing or study of hymns.
- The choir engages in daily hymnody as part of their spiritual practice.
Variants and Related Words
- Hymn (n): A religious song or poem of praise to God.
- They sang a familiar hymn.
- Hymnologist (n): A person who studies or is an expert in hymns and hymnody.
- Hymnbook (n): A book containing a collection of hymns.
Synonyms
- Psalmody: The singing of psalms or sacred songs.
- Hymn singing: The act of singing hymns.
Related Phrases
- Tradition of hymnody: Refers to the historical and cultural body of hymns and singing practices of a particular group.
- The Methodist tradition of hymnody is particularly renowned.
Noun
- the act of singing psalms or hymns