| Category | Hebrew Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| general | shir | song |
| tehillah | prayer, song of praise | |
| zamir/zimrah | song | |
| qinah | lament, dirge, with a grieving content | |
| wisdom sayings | mashal | proverb |
| khidah | riddle | |
| prophetic poetry | massa’ | oracular utterance, “burden” |
| Category | Hebrew Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| general | shir | song |
| tehillah | prayer, song of praise | |
| zamir/zimrah | song | |
| qinah | lament, dirge, with a grieving content | |
| wisdom sayings | mashal | proverb |
| khidah | riddle | |
| prophetic poetry | massa’ | oracular utterance, “burden” |