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baryton

/ˈbæɹɪtɒn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bary-ton
IPA
/ˈbæɹɪtɒn/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.

noun

A reed stop on an organ of 16' or 8' that is imitative of a baryton.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

barytons (plural) bariton (alternative) barydon (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

baritone Baryton

Synonyms

paradon viola paradon viola di bordone

Questions

How do you pronounce baryton?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbæɹɪtɒn/.
What does baryton mean?
A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
Where does baryton come from?
It is traced to German.

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