noun
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the study of hymn composition
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another word for hymnody
Other Word Forms
- hymnologic adjective
- hymnological adjective
- hymnologically adverb
- hymnologist noun
Etymology
Origin of hymnology
Example Sentences
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Gillette, co-pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, is the news commentator of hymnology, having turned current events into lyrics for more than 300 hymns over nearly 20 years.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2017
Previous attempts to update the last, 1907 edition of the hymnology dictionary all ended badly, the publishers said.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2013
"This is the Everest of hymnology and one of the most sensational aspects of this is that we've done it and survived," said Professor Dick Watson, from Durham University.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2013
He wanted to recreate an interest in the art of hymnology.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Meribah” was inspired by the hymn itself, and there is nothing invidious in saying it illustrates the fact, memorable in all hymnology, of the natural obligation of a hymn to its tune.
From The Story of the Hymns and Tunes by Brown, Theron
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