noun
- the singing or composition of hymns
- hymns collectively
Examples
- The church’s hymnody dates back to the 18th century.
- She studied the hymnody of various Christian denominations.
- The congregation’s hymnody filled the cathedral with beautiful music.
- Traditional hymnody remains an important part of Sunday worship.
- The choir director specialized in early American hymnody.
- Modern hymnody incorporates contemporary musical styles.