"konghou" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: konghous [plural]
Etymology: From Mandarin 箜篌 (kōnghóu), from the name of this instrument in the local language of the region of Central Asia whence it came to China; the Sogdian name for the angular harp was [script needed] (cngryʾ /⁠čangaryā⁠/), [script needed] (cyngryʾ /⁠čingaryā⁠/), which derives perhaps from Turkic čingar. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|箜篌}} 箜篌 (kōnghóu), {{cog|sog|-}} Sogdian, {{m|sog|tr=cngryʾ|ts=čangaryā}} [script needed] (cngryʾ /⁠čangaryā⁠/), {{m|sog|tr=cyngryʾ|ts=čingaryā}} [script needed] (cyngryʾ /⁠čingaryā⁠/), {{cog|trk|-}} Turkic, {{m|und|čingar}} čingar Head templates: {{en-noun}} konghou (plural konghous)
  1. (music) A plucked stringed instrument (chordophone) with a harp-like construction, originating in ancient Chinese music as a horizontal instrument but now made to be played vertically, and with strings that are double to allow for techniques like vibrato. Wikipedia link: konghou Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: konhou
    Sense id: en-konghou-en-noun-FMQepluE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Undetermined language links Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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