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mel´ṓ - 501 : זמרה , zimrāh , a musical piece or song to be accompanied by an instrument ( Isaiah 51:3 ); an instrument of praise (Amos 5:23 ); נגן , nāghan , "to play on a stringed instrument," "Make sweet melody, sing many songs" (Isaiah 23:16 ); φάλλω , psállō 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. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/m/melody.html. 1915.

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