English Explanatory Dictionary

dulcimer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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).

Pronunciation

/ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dulcimer.wav

Word forms

dulcimer dulcimers

Etymology

From Old French doulcemelle, probably from Latin dulce melos (“sweet song”), from Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “melody, song”).

Derived words

Appalachian dulcimer bowed dulcimer dulcijo banjo dulcimer dulcimerist dulcimerlike electric dulcimer hammered dulcimer hammer dulcimer
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