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Meaning of sintir | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A three-stringed, skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people of Morocco.

Examples

“Playing the sintir (a long-necked, resonant lute), Mr. Hakmoun leads spellbinding trance ceremonies, and with castanets around his ankles, performs acrobatic dances.”

CEFR level

B1

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

See also

Sintitikes Sinto sintoc Sintoism Sintoist sintokamide