bowed psaltery

English

Noun

bowed psaltery (plural bowed psalteries)

(music) A psaltery adapted to be played with a bow instead of with plucking, with a triangular shape and a hole (rose) in the center of the soundboard.

See also

Appendix:Glossary of chordophones

References

[2010. The Science of String Instruments. Edited by Thomas Rossing. Pg. 99.

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