"sympathetic string" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sympathetic strings [plural]
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  1. (music) Any of a set of auxiliary strings found on certain musical instruments, generally not played directly by the performer but used to provide resonance in response to the main strings. Wikipedia link: sympathetic string Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-sympathetic_string-en-noun-8WfDP8PS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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