English Explanatory Dictionary

baryton

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
noun
  1. A reed stop on an organ of 16' or 8' that is imitative of a baryton.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæɹɪtɒn/

Word forms

baryton barytons bariton barydon

Etymology

From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.

Synonyms

paradon viola paradon viola di bordone

Related words

baritone Baryton
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