TRUMPET MARINE


Meaning of TRUMPET MARINE in English

noun

Etymology: probably so called from its resemblance to large speaking trumpets used formerly on Italian and other European ships

: a triangular medieval bowed musical instrument about six feet long having one long catgut string that produces powerful and coarse-toned natural harmonics when played — called also monochord

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