psalmistry

Meanings

• noun

  The art or skill of writing or composing psalms.

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Variants

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psalmist , psalmists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word psalmos, meaning 'song' or 'hymn' and the suffix -ry, denoting the art or skill of.

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Trivia

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1. The Book of Psalms in the Bible is the longest book in the Old Testament and contains 150 individual psalms.

2. The word 'psalm' comes from the Hebrew word mizmor, which means 'instrument of music'.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'psalmistry' was in the 16th century.

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1. hymnology: The study of hymns and their history, literature, and music.

2. liturgy: The prescribed forms and orders of public worship, including the recitation of psalms and hymns.

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Psalmistry is an important part of religious and spiritual traditions, particularly in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It involves the creation and recitation of sacred songs and hymns, often used for worship and meditation.

How to Memorize "psalmistry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of writing or composing a psalm. Imagine yourself sitting in a quiet place, with a pen and paper or a musical instrument, and creating a beautiful and inspiring piece of music or poetry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'psalmistry' with the words 'music', 'spirituality', and 'worship'. Remember that it is the art of creating sacred songs and hymns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-S-A-L-M-S to remember the definition of psalmistry: P for 'Psalms', S for 'Skill', A for 'Art', L for 'Literature', M for 'Music', and S for 'Spirituality'.

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