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noun (hurdy-gurdies)
  1. (music) A medieval stringed instrument which has a droning sound. One hand turns a handle connected to a wheel which vibrates the strings, while the other hand plays a keyboard to alter the pitch.
  2. (music) A barrel organ.
Translations: 
  • German: Drehleier
    (trans-mid)
    (trans-bottom) barrel organ
    See barrel organ

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