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Barytons

Scope note

Viols of bass range, similar to the bass viol but with ten or more additional wire strings that pass close to the belly and under the neck, which sound sympathetically and may also be plucked by the left thumb.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042176

Broader Terms used

viols

Equivalent Terms used

baryton

Created

13yrs ago

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