Psalter

Definitions

1. Synonym of Psalms, particularly when printed as a separate work from the Bible.
2. Synonym of breviary, which arranges the Psalms for devotional recitation.
3. Synonym of Book of Common Prayer, which prominently includes the Psalms.
4. A rosary with 150 beads, used for reciting the Psalms in Catholic editions of the Bible.

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Examples

“Confesse ye to our Lord on the harpe: on a psalter of ten strings sing⟳ to him.”

“Perhaps the viol d'amour underwent several modifications, as its name⟳ was changed to psalter in the belief of its being the ancient instrument so denominated, which is quite different, according to most authorities — not belonging to the fidicinal tribe.”

“Some have⟳ supposed that the psalter was not in fact an instrument, but that the term was applied merely to harmony produced by the voice in conjunction with instruments.”

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