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lyre

/ˈlaɪ.ə/ /laɪɹ/

Meanings
noun
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.

Examples :

"The museum displayed an ancient lyre, its delicate strings still echoing with the music of centuries past. "
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parallel noun

/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/

One of a set of parallel lines.

"The train tracks are two parallel lines that run through the entire town. "

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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. "

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impractical adjective

/ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ /ɪmˈpɹæktɪkl̩/

Not practical; impracticable

"The plan to finish the entire history textbook tonight is impractical; we don't have enough time. "

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connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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soundboard noun

/ˈsaʊndbɔːrd/ /ˈsaʊndˌbɔːrd/

A board placed within a musical instrument to improve vibrations.

"The piano's soundboard helps to amplify the music, making it louder and richer. "

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

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displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

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

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

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crossbar noun

/ˈkrɔːsˌbɑːr/ /ˈkrɔːsˌbɑː/

Any transverse bar or piece, such as a bar across a door, or the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor.

"The soccer ball hit the crossbar and bounced out, just missing the goal. "

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extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

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stringed adjective

/strɪŋd/ /strɪŋdɪd/

Having strings.

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