Strong's #5567: psallo (pronounced psal'-lo)

probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface; compare 5597); to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes):--make melody, sing (psalms).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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psallō

1) to pluck off, pull out

2) to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang

2a) to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate

2b) to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.

2c) to sing to the music of the harp

2d) in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: probably strengthened from psao (to rub or touch the surface, compare G5597)

Citing in TDNT: 8:489, 1225

Usage:

This word is used 5 times:

 

Romans 15:9: "to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name."
1 Corinthians 14:15: "with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing"
1 Corinthians 14:15: "with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also."
Ephesians 5:19: "songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the"
James 5:13: "Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms."