hymnody

Noun

Meaning

Hymns, considered collectively; hymnology.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

psalmody mass psalm hallelujah gospel hosanna response answer anthem hymn chant mantra cantata chorale canticle
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Antonyms

orison complete silence absolute silence

Hypernyms

singing vocalizing

Related terms

hymn hymnal hymnology hymnbook hymnologist hymnary

Examples

American developments African-Americans developed a rich hymnody from spirituals during times of slavery to the modern, lively black gospel style. Source: Internet

Despite incorporating non-Christadelphian hymns however, Christadelphian hymnody preserves the essential teachings of the community. Source: Internet

Music of many genres, including chant, choral music, organ music, and hymnody adapted for large cathedrals is therefore important for the worship regularly celebrated in its nave. Source: Internet

Internal evidence from Ephrem's hymnody suggests that both his parents were part of the growing Christian community in the city, although later hagiographers wrote that his father was a pagan priest. Source: Internet

It has been noted that Christadelphian hymnody has historically been a consistent witness to Christadelphian beliefs, and that hymnody occupies a significant role in the community. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hymnlike hymnodic hymnodist hymnographer hymnographical hymnographically