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Meaning of baryton | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈbæɹɪtɒn/

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. A reed stop on an organ of 16' or 8' that is imitative of a baryton.

Examples

“I love his music, but it is a bit disconcerting to realize that you could die in extreme old age and still only be familiar with a mere handful of the baryton trios.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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