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Hymnody - Dictionary

Hymnody

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪmnədi/ or /ˈhɪmˌnɒdi/

Definitions

  • The singing or composition of hymns.
  • The body of hymns associated with a particular religion, tradition, or period.

Usage Examples

  • Her research focuses on 18th-century hymnody in America.
  • The church's rich hymnody has been passed down for generations.

Etymology

Derived from Greek hymnōidía ("singing of hymns"), from hýmnos ("hymn") + aeidein ("to sing").

Synonyms

  • Hymn singing
  • Psalmody
  • Sacred music

Antonyms

  • Secular music
  • Non-religious songs

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishHimnodia/imˈnoðja/
FrenchHymnodie/im.nɔ.di/
GermanHymnologie/hʏm.no.loˈɡiː/
Hindiभजनगान/bhajan gān/
Tamilகீர்த்தனை/kīrttaṉai/
Bengaliস্তোত্রগান/stōtragān/
Teluguభజన గానం/bhajana gānam/
Marathiआरतीगान/ārtī gān/
Punjabiਭਜਨਗਾਇਨ/bhajan gāin/
Kannadaಭಜನೆ ಗಾಯನ/bhajane gāyana/
Gujaratiભજનગાન/bhajan gān/
Malayalamകീര്‍ത്തനം/kīrttanam/
Odiaସଙ୍ଗୀତ ଭଜନ/saṅgīta bhajana/
Urduبھجن گان/bhajan gān/
Thaiบทสวด/bòt sùat/
Japanese賛美歌/sanbika/
Chinese赞美诗/zànměishī/
RussianГимнография/gimnografiya/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˈhɪmnədi/
  • American English: /ˈhɪmˌnɒdi/
  • Australian English: /ˈhɪmnədi/

Historical Usage

Hymnody dates back to ancient religious traditions, notably in Greek, Hebrew, and Christian worship.

Cultural Nuances

Hymnody reflects the theological and poetic traditions of different cultures, influencing worship styles globally.

More Information

Hymnody plays a significant role in religious and cultural traditions worldwide. Over centuries, it has evolved from monophonic chants to complex harmonized compositions, shaping the way communities engage in worship.

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