nyckelharpa

English

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instrument) A string instrument (chordophone) with a long body and a boat-shaped soundbox, with keys attached to tangents that act like frets when the keys are depressed, and most commonly featuring chromatic and sympathetic strings in modern instruments, originating in the traditional music of Sweden.

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish nyckelharpa.

Origin

Swedish

nyckelharpa

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