Also spelled hymn-book
noun
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a book containing a collection of hymns for worship or communal singing
Each member of the congregation opened a hymnbook before the service began.
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· a book containing a...
hymnalsongbook
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Etymology
A compound of hymn + book. Such collections developed from manuscript and printed books used to organize sacred songs for congregational worship; hymnal is the common synonym.