baryton en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbæɹɪtɒn/
Etymology
From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.
Meanings
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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.
2013, Simon Winder, Danubia, Picador, published 2014, page 281:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bariton | alternative | lexicographic | |
| barydon | alternative | lexicographic | |
| barytons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |