Definition

The creation, performance, or collection of religious songs known as hymns, often used in worship.

Example

The church's hymnody includes many beautiful songs that inspire the congregation.

Conversation

I really enjoy the hymnody at our church services.

Me too! It makes the whole experience feel special.

Yeah, I love how the old hymns tell such powerful stories.

Absolutely, they really connect us to the traditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hymnody → It is formed from "hymn" (from Greek "hymnos", meaning a song of praise) and "-ody" (from Greek "-odia", meaning song or ode). The word "hymnody" refers to the singing or composition of hymns, or a collection of hymns.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hymn' as a 'song of praise' and '-ody' as a type of 'song' — together, they remind you that hymnody is all about the singing of praise songs.

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