Melody

MELODY mel'-o-di:

zimrah, a musical piece or song to be accompanied by an instrument (Isaiah 51:3); an instrument of praise (Amos 5:23); naghan, "to play on a stringed instrument," "Make sweet melody, sing many songs" (Isaiah 23:16); psallo to celebrate the praises of God with music (Ephesians 5:19).

See MUSIC.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'MELODY'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.