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psalmody

Syllabification: (psal·mo·dy)
Pronunciation: /ˈsä(l)mədē/

Definition of psalmody

noun

  • the singing of psalms or similar sacred canticles, especially in public worship.
  • psalms arranged for singing:these books offer a useful collection of psalmody

Derivatives

psalmodic

Pronunciation: /sä(l)ˈmädik/

adjective

psalmodist

Pronunciation: /-dist/

noun

Origin:

Middle English: via late Latin from Greek psalmōidia 'singing to a harp', from psalmos (see psalm) + ōidē 'song'

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Definition of psalmody in the British & World English dictionary

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