hurdy-gurdy
- Adjective. (jocular) Sounding like the Swedish language.
- Noun. (qualifier, music) A medieval stringed instrument which has a droning sound. One hand turns a handle connected to a wheel which vibrates the strings, while the other hand plays a keyboard to alter the pitch.
- Noun. (qualifier, music) A barrel organ.
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