psalmody

psalm·o·dy

noun
\ˈsä-mə-dē, ˈsäl-, ˈsȯ-, ˈsȯl\

Definition of PSALMODY

1

: the act, practice, or art of singing psalms in worship

2

: a collection of psalms

Examples of PSALMODY

1. <a psalmody containing many beloved hymns>

Origin of PSALMODY

Middle English psalmodie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin psalmodia, from Late Greek psalmōidia, literally, singing to the harp, from Greek psalmos + aidein to sing — more at ode

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PSALMODY

Synonyms: hymnary, hymnbook, hymnal

Related Words: breviary, missal, Psalter; songbook, songster; antiphonal, antiphonary

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Rhymes with PSALMODY

comedy