Hymns are religious songs or poems that are sung in worship. The term 'HYMN' is derived from the Greek word 'hymnos' which means 'song of praise'. The most common type of HYMN is the Psalm, which is a song of praise to God found in the Bible. PAEANS are also hymns, but they are more focused on praising a particular person or event. Chorales are a type of HYMN that is usually sung by a choir and is often accompanied by an organ or other instruments.