PSALMODY


Meaning of PSALMODY in English

[ 'sα:mədi , 'salm- ]

■ noun the singing of psalms or similar sacred canticles.

↘psalms arranged for singing.

Derivatives

psalmodic adjective

psalmodist noun

Origin

ME: via late L. from Gk psalmōidia 'singing to a harp'.

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