Definition of psalm

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Psalm (n.) Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship..

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Deacon :: Deacon (v. t.) To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off..
Psalter :: Psalter (n.) A rosary, consisting of a hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the psalms..
Introit :: Introit (n.) A part of a psalm or other portion of Scripture read by the priest at Mass immediately after ascending to the altar.
Versify :: Versify (v. t.) To turn into verse; to render into metrical form; as, to versify the Psalms..
Psalmodical :: Psalmodical (a.) Relating to psalmody.
Davidic :: Davidic (a.) Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family..
Psalmist :: Psalmist (n.) A clerk, precentor, singer, or leader of music, in the church..
Tune :: Tune (n.) A rhythmical, melodious, symmetrical series of tones for one voice or instrument, or for any number of voices or instruments in unison, or two or more such series forming parts in harmony; a melody; an air; as, a merry tune; a mournful tune; a slow tune; a psalm tune. See Air..
Psalmographist :: Psalmographist (n.) A writer of psalms, or sacred songs and hymns..
Set :: Set (v. t.) To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote; as, to set a psalm..
Introit :: Introit (n.) A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is entering within the rails of the altar..
Venite :: Venite (n.) The 95th Psalm, which is said or sung regularly in the public worship of many churches. Also, a musical composition adapted to this Psalm..
Psalmodic :: Psalmodic (a.) Alt. of Psalmodica.
Psalmograph :: Psalmograph (n.) A writer of psalms; a psalmographer.
Psalter :: Psalter (n.) Specifically, the Book of Psalms as printed in the Book of Common Prayer; among the Roman Catholics, the part of the Breviary which contains the Psalms arranged for each day of the week..
Chant :: Chant (v. t.) A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music..
Psalm :: Psalm (n.) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
Psalmistry :: Psalmistry (n.) The use of psalms in devotion; psalmody.
Salm :: Salm (n.) Psalm.
Psalmodize :: Psalmodize (v. i.) To practice psalmody.
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