The psalm
Example: The psalm resonated deeply during the church service yesterday.
Definition
"The psalm" refers to a sacred song or hymn, particularly one found in the biblical Book of Psalms, often used in religious worship and ceremonies to express devotion, praise, or lamentation.
Etymology
The word "the psalm" originates from the Greek word 'psalmos,' meaning 'song sung to a harp,' which itself derives from 'psallein,' meaning 'to pluck or play a stringed instrument.' Did you know that psalms were originally sung with musical accompaniment in ancient worship?
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"The psalm" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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