baryton
baryton · barytons
A viol-like stringed instrument mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked…A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
/ˈbæɹɪtɒn/
Meaning
1 sensesA viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
Origin
From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.
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plural: barytonsSynonyms
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