psaltery

Meanings

• noun

  A stringed musical instrument resembling a small harp, with a sound box and a neck having usually six or seven courses of strings.

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Rhymes

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harptery , terrify

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Variants

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psalteries , psaltery , psaltries , psaltry

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Etymology

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Derived from Middle English psalterie, from Old French psalterium, from Latin psalterium, a small harp or harp-like instrument used in singing psalms.

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Trivia

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1. The psaltery was a popular instrument during the Renaissance period.

2. The psaltery was used in the famous painting 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci to depict the apostles playing musical instruments.

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Related Concepts

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1. harp: The psaltery is a type of harp, characterized by its small size and the absence of a soundbox.

2. psalm: A religious song or hymn, often set to music and sung as part of a worship service.

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Culture

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The psaltery has been used in various musical traditions, including medieval European music and traditional music from various parts of the world such as the Middle East and India. It has also been used in religious contexts, particularly for playing psalms and hymns.

How to Memorize "psaltery"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'psaltery' is a type of small harp used for playing religious music.

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