Prova (It.)
Rehearsal.
Psaltery, Psalterium (Lat.), Salterio (It.), Psalterion (Fr.), Psalter (Ger.) [from Gr., psaltein, to harp]. Ancient instrument, consisting of a square, oblong, or triangular flat box, with wire strings stretched across it, played by the fingers, each of which is armed with a ring with a short projecting plectrum. The same instrument is called a dulcimer when played by two small hammers, held one in each hand.
Prout, E. Theorist, composer; England. B. 1835; d. 1910.
Composer, Prudent, E. B. (proo-dong). pianist; France. B. 1817; d. 1863.
Prume, F. H. (proom). Violinist, composer:
France. B. 1816; d. 1849.
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