psalmist

• Nom désignant l'auteur ou le compositeur de chants sacrés ou d'hymnes, en particulier ceux liés aux Psaumes bibliques.

A noun referring to a composer or writer of sacred songs or hymns, particularly associated with the biblical Psalms.

1. Composer of sacred songsC1formal

   A person who writes or composes psalms, which are sacred songs or hymns, often used in religious worship.

   Compositeur de psaumes

   • The psalmist wrote many hymns of praise and lament.
   • Ancient psalmists often used musical instruments in their compositions.
   • The psalmist's words are still recited in churches today.