Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hymnody
Noun
/ˈhɪmnədi/
Definition
The practice or art of singing hymns; a collection of hymns.
Examples
- The choir’s hymnody filled the church with a sense of peace.
- Her love for hymnody led her to collect various hymn books over the years.
- The hymnody of the service uplifted the congregation.
Meaning
Hymnody refers to both the act of singing hymns and the body of religious songs used in worship, often found in churches and religious gatherings.
Synonyms
- Choral music
- Sacred singing
- Religious songs
- Worship music
