psalmody

noun

psalm·​o·​dy ˈsä-mə-dē 

ˈsäl-,

ˈsȯ-,

ˈsȯl 

1

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

2

: a collection of psalms

Synonyms

• hymnal
• hymnary
• hymnbook

Examples of psalmody in a Sentence

a psalmody containing many beloved hymns

Recent Examples on the Web

Most important, Sarr wants to arrange a complete psalmody in Wolof. —Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

psalmody

noun

psalm·​o·​dy ˈsäm-əd-ē  ˈsäl-məd- 

plural psalmodies

1

: the art or practice of singing psalms in worship

2

: a collection of psalms