guzheng

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A zither-like stringed instrument with at least eighteen strings and moveable bridges, played with a plectrum, originating in the traditional music of China.

Pronunciation

/ɡuːˈd͡ʒʌŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guzheng.wav

Word forms

guzheng guzhengs gu zheng

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 古箏 /古筝 (gǔzhēng).

Synonyms

zheng Chinese zither

Derived words

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