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What does 1 Chronicles 15:16 mean?

David told the Levite leaders to appoint their relatives as singers, with musical instruments—lyres, harps, and cymbals—to play joyfully and lead the celebration. 1 Chronicles 15:16 - Modern Text Bible

(Music and celebration are central to this event. David wants the whole thing to be joyful and full of life, not just a ritual.)