Gittith

A stringed instrument of music. This word is found in the titles of Ps. 8, 81, 84. In these places the LXX. render the word by “on the wine-fats.” The Targum explains by “on the harp which David brought from Gath.” It is the only stringed instrument named in the titles of the Psalms.

a musical instrument, by some supposed to have been used by the people of Gath, and by others to have been employed at the festivities of the vintage. Psal 8,81,84.

GIT'TITH (a musical instrument), a word found in the titles of Ps 8; Ps 81; Ps 84. The derivation of the word is disputed. It may be associated with the city of Gath, or with the word signifying "wine-press," and consequently with the vintage-season.

GIT'TITH (a musical instrument), a word found in the titles of Ps 8; Ps 81; Ps 84. The derivation of the word is disputed. It may be associated with the city of Gath, or with the word signifying "wine-press," and consequently with the vintage-season.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv. Dr. W. Smith.