hymnody noun. ['hɪmnǝdi] E18.
[medieval Latin hymnodia from Greek humnōidia singing of hymns: cf. PSALMODY.]
1. The singing or composition of hymns. E18.

2. Hymns collectively; the body of hymns belonging to a period, country, church, etc. M19.
Presbyterian Herald A massive tuneone of the finest things in all hymnody.

■ hymnodist noun a person who is skilled in hymnody; a hymnist: E18.

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