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Record 1 2024-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

[An] ancient Hebrew lyre ...

CONT

The Hebrew kinnor ... was a small hand-held instrument, its strings made of the small intestines of a sheep. It was usually played with a plectrum, although skilful players ... would play with the hand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

Lyre hébraïque dont on jouait dans les temples (notamment dans le temple de Jérusalem).

Spanish

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