barbitos en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɑːbɪtəs/
Etymology
From Latin barbitos, from Ancient Greek βάρβιτος (bárbitos).
Meanings
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An ancient stringed musical instrument from Greece, apparently a type of lute or lyre.
The singer prepares his tone and rhythm on the barbitos before he adds his voice to the melody.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barbiton | alternative | lexicographic | |
| barbitoi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi barbitos (ancient musical instrument)