hymnody
Americannoun
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the singing or the composition of hymns or sacred songs.
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hymns collectively, especially the collective hymns of a specific religion, place, or period.
noun
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the composition or singing of hymns
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hymns collectively
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hymnody
1705–15; < Medieval Latin hymnōdia < Greek hymnōidía chanting of a hymn, equivalent to hýmn ( os ) hymn + ōidía singing ( aoid- sing ( see ode) + -ia -ia )
Example Sentences
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Mr. Marshall’s music drew on a wealth of styles, from 18th-century hymnody and lush Romanticism to mid-20th century electronic composition and minimalism — a breadth of influences that made his music almost impossible to classify.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2022
“Partita for 8 Voices” is a pattern book of vocal styles: its movements are stitched together from plainchant, percussive breathing, Early American hymnody, and half a dozen other techniques.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 4, 2019
This course will examine some of our best-loved hymn texts and look at the broader tradition of western hymnody.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2017
Harsh, angular lines and abrasive textures cede to wistful melodies and touches of hymnody; unorthodox instrumental techniques enhance mood without distracting.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2012
Dwight, who will always be remembered as the outstanding figure in the beginnings of American hymnody, died in 1817.
From The Story of Our Hymns by Ryden, Ernest Edwin
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