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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HYMNODY

From Medieval Latin hymnōdia, from Greek humnōidia, from humnōidein to chant a hymn, from hymn + aeidein to sing.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HYMNODY

hymnody  [ˈhɪmnədɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HYMNODY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hymnody is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HYMNODY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hymn

A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. The word hymn derives from Greek ὕμνος, which means "a song of praise". Collections of hymns are known as hymnals or hymn books.

Definition of hymnody in the English dictionary

The definition of hymnody in the dictionary is the composition or singing of hymns. Other definition of hymnody is hymns collectively.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HYMNODY


bastardy
ˈbɑːstədɪ
beardie
ˈbɪədɪ
custody
ˈkʌstədɪ
jeopardy
ˈdʒɛpədɪ
Lombardy
ˈlɒmbədɪ
Mahanadi
məˈhɑːnədɪ
malady
ˈmælədɪ
melody
ˈmɛlədɪ
monody
ˈmɒnədɪ
Monteverdi
ˌmɒntɪˈvɛədɪ
nobody
ˈnəʊbədɪ
parody
ˈpærədɪ
Picardy
ˈpɪkədɪ
rhapsody
ˈræpsədɪ
Saturday
ˈsætədɪ
scaredy
ˈskɛədɪ
somebody
ˈsʌmbədɪ
threnody
ˈθrɛnədɪ
Verdi
ˈvɛədɪ
yesterday
ˈjɛstədɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HYMNODY

hymenopterous
Hymettian
Hymettic
Hymettus
hymn
hymn book
hymn sheet
hymnal
hymnic
hymnist
hymnless
hymnlike
hymnodical
hymnodist
hymnographer
hymnography
hymnologic
hymnological
hymnologist
hymnology

WORDS THAT END LIKE HYMNODY

all-metal body
antibody
anybody
bloody
body
Cody
embody
everybody
fat body
goody
governing body
homebody
hoody
monoclonal antibody
moody
palinody
Peabody
staminody
upper body
woody

Synonyms and antonyms of hymnody in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hymnody» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HYMNODY

Find out the translation of hymnody to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hymnody from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hymnody» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赞美诗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hymnody
570 millions of speakers

English

hymnody
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hymnody
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

hymnody
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

песнопения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hymnody
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্তবসমুহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hymnody
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hymnody
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hymnody
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

賛美歌
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

찬송가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hymnody
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hymnody
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறைவனைத் துதிக்கும் பாடல் தொகுதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भजनलेखन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ilâhiler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hymnody
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hymnody
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

піснеспіви
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imnul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υμνωδία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hymnody
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hymnody
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hymnody
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hymnody

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HYMNODY»

The term «hymnody» is regularly used and occupies the 106.537 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HYMNODY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hymnody» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hymnody» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hymnody

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HYMNODY»

Discover the use of hymnody in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hymnody and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A General Introduction to Hymnody and Congregational Song
Emphasizes the English hymn as a literary entity within denominational and historical contexts.
Samuel J. Rogal, 1991
2
Christian Hymnody in Twentieth-century Britain and America: ...
Provides a comprehensive bibliography on writings about hymnody in the twentieth century.
David W. Music, 2001
3
"I Will Sing the Wondrous Story": A History of Baptist ...
Baptists have a long and rich heritage of congregational song. The hymns Baptists have sung and the books from which they have sung them have been shaping forces for Baptist theology, worship, and piety.
David W. Music, Paul Akers Richardson, 2008
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I Sing for I Cannot Be Silent: The Feminization of American ...
In "I Sing for I Cannot Be Silent" June Hadden Hobbs employs an interdisciplinary mix of feminist literary analysis, social history, rhetoric and composition theory, hymnology, autobiography, and theology to examine hymns central to worship ...
June Hadden Hobbs, 1997
5
Evangelicals in Mexico: Their Hymnody and Its Theology
Hymns as a potential tool of theological contextualisation have never been fully explored.
Dinorah Mendez, 2008
6
Teaching Through Song in Antiquity: Didactic Hymnody Among ...
In this monograph Matthew E. Gordley provides a broad definition of didactic hymnody and examines how didactic hymns functioned at the intersection of historical circumstances and the needs of a given community to perceive itself and its ...
Matthew E. Gordley, 2011
7
Let Justice Sing: Hymnody and Justice
"Let Justice Sing" explores the content, context, and importance of justice within the "warp and woof" of hymnody.
Paul Westermeyer, 1998
8
Sing a New Song: Liberating Black Hymnody
Here, Spencer examines the ways in which systemic distortions about race, class, and gender within the Christian tradition have infected even black Christianity and its hymnody.
Jon Michal Spencer, 1995
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Latin Hymnody: An Inquiry Into the Underlying Principles of ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
H. V. Hughes, 2012
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Johann Leisentrit's Geistliche Lieder und Psalmen, 1567: ...
In their analyses of a pivotal work from the Counter Reformation in Germany, the authors provide a broader knowledge of the religious, political, and humanistic currents of the sixteenth century.
Richard D. Wetzel, Erika Heitmeyer, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HYMNODY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hymnody is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sheep May Safely Graze, in Nolita
“I do enjoy hearing their baa-baas as an accompaniment to hymnody,” said Jared Lamenzo, the director of music and organist for the parish. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Raising the roof with massed voices
"Musically, the piece draws on Polish folk tunes and English hymnody, including the hymn tune Hereford) and jazz – and it's fiendishly catchy," ... «Hereford Times, Jul 15»
3
Concert review: Organist Christopher Houlihan opens Organ …
Even in the reserved domain of hymnody, Houlihan's playing immediately revealed his natural sense of phrasing and marvelous ear for color. «MassLive.com, Jun 15»
4
Music to Charlemagne's Ears
This is Psalmic hymnody, monkish music moving outside the abbey and into the court. Hardly surprising given Charlemagne's interest and role ... «The Boston Musical Intelligencer, Jun 15»
5
Church Fathers: Background on Heresies
St. Ephrem the Syrian, in the late fourth century, attributed to Bardesanes the creation of Syrian hymnody. He apparently composed one ... «Catholic Culture, Jun 15»
6
Liturgy as a key to church growth?
... worship service with those boring creeds, fancy robes, traditional decor, confusing symbols, formal prayers and simple music/hymnody. «Patheos, May 15»
7
The unique gifts women can bring to the role of pastor
One was deeply into hymnody and opened our eyes to the breadth of hymns available and to their ability to marinate us in theology. Another ... «National Catholic Reporter, Apr 15»
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Colin Stetson & Sarah Neufeld, 'Never were the way she was'
Small wonder that they realized Stetson's circular-breathed hymnody suited the cathedralesque expanse Neufeld's amplied strings constructed. «Boston Globe, Apr 15»
9
The Way of the Wesleys– An Excellent Primer
Ben: Why in your view was hymnody such an essential tool for the revival of the Wesleys, in a way and to a degree that did not characterize ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
10
6 Things Millennials Are Teaching Churches About Theology
A return to theological hymnody and songs. We've had Keith Getty on the podcast to discuss hymnody and trends in the worship services, but ... «Charisma News, Apr 15»

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