Nyckelharpa
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nyckelharpa is a noun meaning (music) A string instrument (chordophone) with a long body and a boat-shaped soundbox, with keys attached to tangents that act like frets when the keys are depressed, and most commonly featuring chromatic and sympathetic strings in modern instruments, originating in the traditional music of Sweden.
Meaning
(music) A string instrument (chordophone) with a long body and a boat-shaped soundbox, with keys attached to tangents that act like frets when the keys are depressed, and most commonly featuring chromatic and sympathetic strings in modern instruments, originating in the traditional music of Sweden.
Word Forms
- nyckelharpas
- nyckelharpor
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sharpsichord, arpeggione, spinet, piano, hammer, string.
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