Hurdy-gurdy

Pronunciation: /hɝdaɪ- ɡɝdaɪ/

Hurdy-gurdy (noun)

  1. A stringed musical instrument played by turning a handle.
  2. An old instrument often used by street musicians, making sound with a crank.

Examples

  • The hurdy-gurdy produces a unique sound.
  • She learned to play the hurdy-gurdy.

Common collocations: play the hurdy-gurdy, unique sound of the hurdy-gurdy, learn the hurdy-gurdy, use a hurdy-gurdy, street musician's hurdy-gurdy

Synonyms of Hurdy-gurdy

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