psaltress

/sɑːltrɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A female psalmist or a woman who sets psalms to music.

“The choir was led by a skilled psaltress who had a beautiful voice.”

2. noun

A female musician who sets psalms or hymns to music.

“The psaltress played a crucial role in the church’s musical services.”

Synonyms

  • hymnist
  • psalmist

Antonyms

  • non-musician
  • unmusical