"baryton" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbæɹɪtɒn/ Forms: barytons [plural]
Etymology: From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|Baryton}} German Baryton, {{m|de|bary-}} bary-, {{m|de|Ton}} Ton, {{doublet|en|baritone|barytone}} Doublet of baritone and barytone Head templates: {{en-noun}} baryton (plural barytons)
  1. (music) 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. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: paradon, viola paradon, viola di bordone, bariton, barydon Related terms: baritone, Baryton
    Sense id: en-baryton-en-noun-5siZbGiK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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