hymnody

• Pratique ou acte de chanter des psaumes, des hymnes ou d'autres chants sacrés, souvent dans un contexte religieux ou liturgique.

The practice or act of singing psalms, hymns, or other sacred songs, often in a religious or liturgical context.

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1. Act of singing psalms or hymnsC1formal

   The act or practice of singing religious songs, especially psalm or hymn chanting.

   chant des hymnes

   • Congregational hymnody is a central part of the service.
   • The choir's hymnody echoed through the cathedral.
   • Many churches emphasize hymnody as a form of worship.

   Synonymespsalmody

2. Composition or study of hymnsC1formal

   The art, practice, or study of composing and arranging hymns.

   Composition ou étude des hymnes

   • She specializes in hymnody of the 18th century.
   • The professor published a book on the history of Christian hymnody.
   • His work in hymnody influenced modern liturgical music.