דברי הימים א, פרק ט״ו, פסוק ט״ז

King David commands the leaders of the Levites to assemble a grand musical ensemble to accompany the journey of the Ark of the Covenant. The intention is to craft an atmosphere of profound spiritual elevation. The musicians are instructed to use a variety of instruments, specifically harps, lyres, and cymbals. The cymbals are crafted from copper plates that are struck together, and they are sometimes mounted inside a drum [רלב״ג].

The primary role of these instruments is to project a powerful, strong, and resounding noise [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. While this directive to produce a loud sound can be understood simply as the sheer volume created by playing all the instruments together in unison, it also carries a deeper, internal meaning. The powerful music is meant to uplift the hearts and elevate the spirits of everyone present [מלבי״ם]. Ultimately, the entire musical arrangement is carefully designed to awaken deep feelings of joy as the Ark is brought to its resting place [מצודת דוד].