Noun
Hymns, considered collectively; hymnology.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAmerican 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