| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| hymnody | (noun) the act of singing psalms or hymns | Synonyms: psalmody |
| monody | (noun) music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment) | Synonyms: monophonic music, monophony |
| threnody | (noun) a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | Synonyms: coronach, dirge, lament, requiem |