rebec
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈrɛbɛk/
- Archaic
- REBEC...
Examples
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"I don't sing to the moan of rebecs."
Fiction book (1992) -
During the medieval fair, several performers showcased the rebec, a popular instrument of that era.
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One of the instrumentalists, a man with a rebec, leaned over to Casimir.
Fiction book (1992) -
Renaissance instruments, in particular the rebec and the lira da braccio (literally, the arm lyre), were used most commonly for dancing or for accompanying singers.
Academic text (1994) -
The musician skillfully played the rebec at the outdoor festival, enchanting the audience with its rich tones.
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As the minstrel strummed his rebec, people gathered around to listen to the haunting melodies.
Synonyms
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5.7
A string instrument played with a bow, like a violin
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word rebec comes from the Arabic name rabāb, also written rebab, which meant a small bowed instrument brought to Europe. That's why a rebec is a small medieval string instrument played with a bow, much like a tiny 'fiddle'.