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barytons

/ˈbærɪtɒnz/ /ˈbærɪtənz/

Meanings
noun
A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit displayed several antique instruments, including a beautiful barytons, showcasing its unique combination of bowed and plucked strings. "
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Related Words

Illustration chordophone

chordophone noun

/ˈkɔːrdəfoʊn/

Any musical instrument that produces sound from one or more vibrating strings; a string instrument.

"My daughter is learning to play the guitar, which makes it a chordophone she practices every day. "

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration strings

strings noun

/stɹɪŋz/

A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.

"The wealthy landowner kept his prize-winning horses in several strings near the main house, ensuring they received the best care. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration originating

originating verb

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The rumor is originating from a misunderstanding in the office. "

Illustration plucked

plucked verb

/plʌkt/

To pull something sharply; to pull something out

"She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled."

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration stringed

stringed adjective

/strɪŋd/ /strɪŋdɪd/

Having strings.

"The violin is a stringed instrument but without frets."