kantele

English

/ˈkæntələ/

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instrument) A plucked string instrument (a zither) of the family, traditionally with five strings but now more widely varying, originating in the folk music of Finland, where it is seen as a national symbol.

Etymology

Borrowed from Finnish kantele derived from *kantla.

Origin

*kantla

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