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hymnody

hym·no·dy [ hímnədee ] (plural hym·no·dies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. composing of hymns: the composition or singing of hymns

2. hymns collectively: hymns collectively, especially a group of hymns that share a characteristic such as time of composition or use in a particular church

[Early 18th century. Via medieval Latin< Greek humnōidia "singing of hymns" < humnos "song in praise of gods or heroes"]
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