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Appalachian dulcimer

American  

noun

  1. a modern folk instrument related to the guitar and plucked with the fingers.


Etymology

Origin of Appalachian dulcimer

First recorded in 1950–55; see origin at dulcimer ( def. )

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Perhaps more impressive to Ms. Ritchie was the Appalachian dulcimer Mr. Pickow made for her, a copy of the traditional one she had brought from Kentucky.

From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2010

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