What does the Bible say about singing and music?

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The Bible speaks of singing and music in the Psalms and in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

In Psalms 100:1-2:

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

In Ephesians 5:19:

19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

In Psalms 150:6:

6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

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