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Keyed monochords

Scope note

Instruments consisting of a rectangular soundbox bearing one metal string, furnished with a projecting keyboard and terminating in a small oval body set on folding legs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042181

Broader Terms used

monochords

Narrower Terms used

monocordes à clavier

Term used for

monochords, keyed

Equivalent Terms used

keyed monochord

Created

13yrs ago

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