Definition of psalm

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Psalm (v. t.) To extol in psalms; to sing; as, psalming his praises..

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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..
Gittith :: Gittith (n.) A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv..
Psalmody :: Psalmody (n.) The act, practice, or art of singing psalms or sacred songs; also, psalms collectively, or a collection of psalms..
Hagiographa :: Hagiographa (n. pl.) The last of the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament, or that portion not contained in the Law and the Prophets. It comprises Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Canticles, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles..
Introit :: Introit (n.) An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion service.
Intonation :: Intonation (n.) Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating, or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice, as of a priest. See Intone, v. t..
Antiphon :: Antiphon (n.) A verse said before and after the psalms.
Canticle :: Canticle (n.) A psalm, hymn, or passage from the Bible, arranged for chanting in church service..
Jubilate :: Jubilate (n.) A name of the 100th Psalm; -- so called from its opening word in the Latin version.
Jubilate :: "Jubilate (n.) The third Sunday after Easter; -- so called because the introit is the 66th Psalm, which, in the Latin version, begins with the words, ""Jubilate Deo."".
Psalmodize :: Psalmodize (v. i.) To practice psalmody.
Miserere :: Miserere (n.) The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere..
Psalm :: Psalm (n.) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
Psalmographer :: Psalmographer (n.) Alt. of Psalmographis.
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..
Psalmistry :: Psalmistry (n.) The use of psalms in devotion; psalmody.
Davidic :: Davidic (a.) Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family..
Psalmodical :: Psalmodical (a.) Relating to psalmody.
Deacon :: Deacon (v. t.) To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off..
Psalmographist :: Psalmographist (n.) A writer of psalms, or sacred songs and hymns..
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