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psalters

/ˈsɔːltərz/ /ˈsɑːltərz/

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noun

Псалтырь

The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.

Examples :

"The choir members each carried their personal psalters to the Sunday service, ready to sing the ancient hymns. "

Каждый член хора принес свой личный Псалтырь на воскресную службу, готовый петь древние гимны.

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Псалтырь, молитвенник

Specifically for Anglicans, the Book of Common Prayer which contains the Book of Psalms. For Catholics, the Breviary containing the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.

Examples :

"Before the service, the Anglican choir practiced the psalms from their psalter. "

Перед службой англиканский хор репетировал псалмы из своего псалтыря.

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Чётки

In the Roman Catholic Church, a rosary consisting of one hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the Psalms.

Examples :

"Sister Mary kept her psalters close, praying with its beads during quiet moments in the convent garden. "

Сестра Мария держала свои чётки близко, молясь с их бусинами в тихие моменты в монастырском саду.

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Псалтирь

(obsolete or rare) psaltery (the musical instrument).

Examples :

"The museum displayed ancient psalters alongside lutes and harps, showcasing instruments used to accompany religious chants. "

Музей выставил древние псалтири наряду с лютнями и арфами, демонстрируя инструменты, использовавшиеся для сопровождения религиозных песнопений.

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