It had its roots in the dissenting congregational church singing organisations of the late 18th century, in Scotland and Northern England. By the mid-19th century, it had become a metropolitan cultural institution.

When was lining out developed?

History. Lining out first appears in 17th century Britain when literacy rates were low and books were expensive.

What is the difference between psalmody and hymnody?

As nouns the difference between psalm and hymnody

is that psalm is (music) a sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of god while hymnody is (uncountable) the writing, composing, or singing of hymns or psalms.