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Synonyms & Similar Words
hymn
chant
song
anthem
canticle
ode
carol
spiritual
sacred song
religious song
worship song
devotional song
litany
prayer
supplication
invocation
benediction
doxology
paean
threnody
dirge
elegy
lament
requiem
motet
oratorio
cantata
chorale
psalmody
hymnody
spiritual song
gospel song
inspirational song
devotional hymn
sacred music
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liturgical music
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Meaning of Psalm
A sacred song or poem, typically expressing praise or worship, especially one of the 150 songs and prayers that make up the Book of Psalms in the Bible.
Definitions
- A sacred song or poem, typically expressing praise or worship
- One of the 150 songs and prayers that make up the Book of Psalms in the Bible
- A musical composition based on a psalm or other sacred text
Etymology of Psalm
The word "Psalm" comes from the Greek word "ψαλμός" (psalmos), meaning "song" or "hymn"
This Greek word is derived from the verb "ψάλλω" (psallo), meaning "to pluck" or "to play a stringed instrument"
The word "Psalm" has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the songs and prayers of the Book of Psalms in the Bible
Example Uses
- The choir sang a beautiful psalm during the church service
- The book of Psalms is a collection of sacred songs and prayers that have been used in worship for centuries
- The composer set the psalm to music, creating a beautiful and uplifting piece