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alamoth in Easton's Bible Dictionary

virgins, a musical term (1 Chr. 15:20), denoting that the psalm which bears this inscription (Ps. 46) was to be sung by soprano or female voices.

alamoth in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(virgins), #Ps 46:1| title; #1Ch 15:20| Some interpret it to mean a musical instrument, and others a melody.

alamoth in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

(Psalm 46) Title, 1 Chronicles 15:20; i.e., after the virgin manner; a soprano key in music, like the voice of virgins. Others interpret it an instrument played on by virgins, like our old English virginal.