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MANDOLIN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- String Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mandolin
1, record 1, English, mandolin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mandoline 1, record 1, English, mandoline
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A musical instrument of the lute family typically having a rounded back and from eight to twelve metal strings set in pairs, usually played with a plectrum. 2, record 1, English, - mandolin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mandoline
1, record 1, French, mandoline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de la famille du luth, à cordes pincées et à manche court, dont la caisse de résonance possède un fond bombé, et dont on joue généralement avec une plume ou un plectre d'écaille ou d'ivoire. 2, record 1, French, - mandoline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mandolin
1, record 2, English, mandolin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mandolin: an item in the "Musical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - mandolin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mandoline
1, record 2, French, mandoline
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mandoline : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de musique» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - mandoline
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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