đàn dulcimer
/ˈdʌlsɪmə(r)//ˈdʌlsɪmər/The word "dulcimer" has its origins in Middle English, specifically in the late 14th century. Its root comes from the Old French word "doulz" meaning sweet or pleasant, and "mer" meaning instrument or utensil. The word "dulcimer" was used to describe a variety of stringed instruments in medieval Europe, known for their sweet, mellow sound. Over time, the specific instrument associated with the term evolved and diverged into different varieties in different parts of the world, including the tranquil sounding zither-like instruments commonly known as dulcimers in the English-speaking world today. Regardless of its specific form, the term "dulcimer" continues to evoke a sense of gentle, soothing tones, allowing it to stand as a fitting name for a variety of instruments that continue to captivate and enchant audiences over the centuries.
a musical instrument that you play by hitting the metal strings with two hammers
một nhạc cụ mà bạn chơi bằng cách đánh vào dây kim loại bằng hai cái búa
a musical instrument with strings, popular in American traditional music, that you lay on your knee and play with your fingers
một nhạc cụ có dây, phổ biến trong âm nhạc truyền thống của Mỹ, mà bạn đặt trên đầu gối và chơi bằng ngón tay của bạn