HYMNODY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the act of singing psalms or hymns

Synonyms

Hymnody, Psalmody

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "hymnody" comes from Ancient Greek ὑμνῳδία. It started in Latin hymnodia. Then it appeared in Old French hymnodie.

🧩 Fun Fact

A word passing through this many languages survived because it named something universally important.