nyckelharpa en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish nyckelharpa.
Meanings
- A string instrument (chordophone) with a long body and a boat-shaped soundbox, with keys attached to tangents that act like frets when the keys are depressed, and most commonly featuring chromatic and sympathetic strings in modern instruments, originating in the traditional music of Sweden.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nyckelharpas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| nyckelharpor | Number=Plur | lexicographic |