scetavajasse

English

/ˌʃeɪtəvaɪˈɑːseɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instruments) A Neapolitan percussion instrument composed of two wooden sticks, a serrated one and a smooth one, played by rubbing the former on the latter.

Etymology

Borrowed from Neapolitan scetavajasse (maid-waker), sceta (wake up) + Neapolitan nap (female servants, maids)+ Neapolitan scetà + Neapolitan vajasse + Neapolitan nap (female servants, maids)+ Neapolitan vajassa.

Origin

Neapolitan

vajassa

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