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psalteries


Meanings
  • noun

    A musical instrument, specifically a type of harp or lyre mentioned in the Bible and used in religious music.

    - "The choir played beautiful music on their psalteries during the service."
    - "The ancient psalteries were intricately decorated and made of precious metals."

Rhymes
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malteries , alteries , salteries
Variants
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psalteries , psaltery , psaltries , psaltry
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'psalterium' meaning 'book of Psalms' or 'harp'.


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  1. The Book of Psalms in the Bible is also known as the Psalter.

  2. The word 'psalterium' is also used to refer to a collection of psalms in Latin.

  3. The ancient Greeks used a type of lyre called a kithara, which was similar in design to the psalteries.


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  1. harp: A type of stringed musical instrument that is similar to the psalteries in shape and playing technique.

  2. lyre: Another type of ancient stringed musical instrument that resembles the psalteries in design and usage.

  3. psalm: A religious song or hymn, often set to music and sung during worship services.


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In Christian tradition, the psalteries was a sacred instrument used to accompany the singing of psalms during worship services. It was often decorated with intricate designs and made from precious materials, reflecting its importance in religious rituals.

How to Memorize "psalteries"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, ornate harp with a curved neck and multiple strings. This is a common representation of the psalteries.
    - Visualize the intricate designs and decorations that were often featured on ancient psalteries.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'psalteries' with the sound of sacred music and religious worship.
    - Think of the intricate designs and craftsmanship that went into making ancient psalteries.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-S-A-L-T-E-R-I-E-S to remember the meaning: 'Psalms, Singing, Ancient, Lyre, Tradition, Religion, Instrument, Exquisite'.


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