Crwth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹuθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crwth is a noun meaning (historical) An archaic stringed instrument associated particularly with Wales, though once played widely in Europe, and characterized by a vaulted back and enough space for the player to stop each of the six strings on the fingerboard. Played variously by plucking or bowing.
Meaning
(historical) An archaic stringed instrument associated particularly with Wales, though once played widely in Europe, and characterized by a vaulted back and enough space for the player to stop each of the six strings on the fingerboard. Played variously by plucking or bowing.
Example Sentences
We find in one period crwths, with the strings twanged with the right hand, and stopped above with the left, being held as we hold a violoncello to-day, but being small, on the lap.
Word Forms
- crwths
Synonyms for crwth
Depending on context, synonyms include chrotta, rote.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include windac, whisk, vielle, corrugaphone, wyre, whipcord.
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