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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Music (General)
DEF

An object (other than the organs of the body) used for the production of musical sound by the application of mechanical energy.

CONT

This musical instrument for children is made of two small pieces of wood suspended on cords from a long handle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musique (Généralités)
DEF

Tout appareil construit pour la production d'un son musical.

CONT

Cet instrument de musique pour enfants est composé de deux petits morceaux de bois suspendus à des cordes via une longue poignée.

CONT

Cet instrument musical en bois est composé de deux parties concaves formant une boule creuse dotée d'une poignée lorsqu'elle est fermée.

Spanish

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