Meaning of the word psalterium in English

What does psalterium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

psalterium

US /sælˈtɪəriəm/
UK /sælˈtɪəriəm/

Noun

an ancient stringed instrument, similar to a zither, typically played by plucking the strings

Example:
The musician skillfully played a melody on the ancient psalterium.
Archaeologists discovered fragments of a medieval psalterium at the excavation site.