Category:Hymns

**hymn**
	combination of text and tune specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer
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Instance of	song type; music genre; lyric poetry genre;
Subclass of	song; practical poetry; poem;
Facet of	praise;
Different from	anthem; national anthem; Tartil; religious hymn; Christian hymn;
Partially coincident with	anthem;
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See also category: Hymnals.

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English: A hymn is a type of song, written in praise of something or someone. The word hymn derives from the Greek ὕμνος
, which means "song of praise".

A hymn may be religious, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure personification. Hymns are a significant part of Christian worship, but they also feature in other world religions, especially on the Indian subcontinent.
Hymns may also have a secular purpose, such as patriotic hymns, written in praise of a nation, or academic hymns which celebrate the merits of a college or university.

A writer of hymns is known as a hymnodist. The singing or composition of hymns is called hymnody. Collections of hymns are known as hymnals or hymn books. Hymns may or may not include instrumental accompaniment.