1. a short verse, especially from a religious text
Usage: literary; religious
2. a brief musical composition based on a hymn or psalm
Usage: music

Examples

• The choir sang a beautiful verset during the service.
• Each verset in the psalm book was carefully illuminated.
• The organist played a short verset between hymns.
• The medieval manuscript contained several ornate versets.
• She memorized the verset for her confirmation class.
• The composer wrote a verset based on an ancient chant.