baryton

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12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈbæɹɪtɒn/

Definition of baryton

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
    “I love his music, but it is a bit disconcerting to realize that you could die in extreme old age and still only be familiar with a mere handful of the baryton trios.”
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noun

  1. A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
    “I love his music, but it is a bit disconcerting to realize that you could die in extreme old age and still only be familiar with a mere handful of the baryton trios.”
  2. A reed stop on an organ of 16' or 8' that is imitative of a baryton.

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Etymology

From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.

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