hymnode

/ˈhɪmnoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of musical composition that combines elements of a hymn and a tone poem

“The composer’s innovative hymnode blended the solemnity of a hymn with the dramatic flair of a tone poem.”

Synonyms

  • hymntone
  • tonal hymn

Antonyms

  • non-church music
  • secular composition