dulcimer Meaning & Definition
/ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/
What Does Dulcimer Mean?
Dulcimer is used as a noun meaning A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).
Dulcimer at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | dulcimers |
Dulcimer Definition (Noun)
- A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).
Noun
- A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal. It is played on the lap or horizontally on a table. Some have their own legs. These musical instruments are played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).
Synonyms of Dulcimer
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Dulcimer synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dulcimer (plural dulcimers)
Words That Rhyme With Dulcimer
Origin of Dulcimer
From Old French doulcemelle, probably from Latin dulce melos (“sweet song”), from Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “melody, song”).
How Do You Say Dulcimer?
You say dulcimer as /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dʌl).