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Record 1 1989-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

a triangular medieval bowed musical instrument about six feet long having one long catgut string that produces powerful and coarse-toned natural harmonics when played.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

instrument à une seule (...) corde frottée, montée sur une caisse triangulaire et longitudinale, dont la sonorité éclatante rappelle celle de la trompette. (Il doit cette sonorité au fait que l'un des pieds du chevalet, non fixé, vibre sur une plaque de verre ou d'ivoire. Cet instrument fut en vogue du XVe au XVIIIe s.).

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