1. plural of psalmody; the singing of psalms, especially in religious worship or as a form of devotion
Usage: formal; religious context
2. plural of psalmody; a collection of psalms or hymns set to music
Usage: formal; musical context

Examples

• The cathedral's evening psalmodies filled the air with sacred melodies.
• Medieval psalmodies were often performed by trained choirs during liturgical services.
• The composer created several psalmodies for the church's worship program.
• Ancient psalmodies combined biblical texts with traditional musical forms.
• The congregation participated in the psalmodies with reverent voices.
• Different Christian traditions developed their own distinct psalmodies over centuries.