psalmody

psalmody
[ˈsɑːmədi, ˈsalm-]
noun
  1. [mass noun]the singing of psalms or similar sacred canticles, especially in public worship
    (尤指礼拜时的)赞美诗(或诗篇)咏唱
    ■psalms arranged for singing
    圣歌
    these books offer a useful collection of psalmody.
    这些书是赞美诗集锦。
派生
psalmodic
adjective
psalmodist
noun
语源
  1. Middle English: via late Latin from Greek psalmōidia 'singing to a harp', from psalmos (see psalm) + ōidē 'song'
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