noun
psalmist
SAH-mist/ˈsɑmɪst/
A person who writes or sings psalms.
The psalmist composes a sacred song on parchment beside his lyre.
Etymology
The song base originally referred to singing with a harp and came to denote sacred songs of praise. The agent ending identifies a composer or singer, with this sense emphasizing composition.
In context
you are a psalmist you are a warrior you are a minstrel
More examples
- David is traditionally honored as a psalmist.
- The psalmist expresses both sorrow and hope in these verses.
- The choir invites local psalmists to share their songs.
Forms
psalmist · psalmists
psalm noun — A sacred song or religious poem.
Similar words
- hymnist
- Writes hymns more broadly, not necessarily songs based on psalms.
- cantor
- Leads religious singing but does not necessarily compose psalms.