"nyckelharpa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nyckelharpas [plural], nyckelharpor [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Swedish nyckelharpa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sv|nyckelharpa}} Swedish nyckelharpa Head templates: {{en-noun|+|nyckelharpor}} nyckelharpa (plural nyckelharpas or nyckelharpor)
  1. (music) 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. Wikipedia link: nyckelharpa Categories (topical): Musical instruments, String instruments Synonyms: keyed fiddle

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