baryton

American  

[bar-i-ton, ba-ree-tawn] / ˈbær ɪˌtɒn, ba riˈtɔ̃ /

noun

barytons plural

1. an 18th-century stringed instrument with six bowed strings and several additional strings that vibrate sympathetically.

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baryton British  

/ ˈbærɪˌtəʊn /

noun

1. a bass viol with sympathetic strings as well as its six main strings

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• barytons
  plural

Etymology

Origin of baryton

From French; see origin at baritone

Example Sentences

His explorations of instrumental byways have included a concerto for viola da gamba, a song for voice and baryton, and a duet for two lutes.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2013

Haydn wrote 126 little-known trios for the baryton.

From Time Magazine Archive

An amusing story is told of Kraft, the Eisenstadt 'cellist, at this time, who occasionally played the second baryton.

From Haydn by Hadden, J. Cuthbert (James Cuthbert)

Kraft presented the prince with a composition into which he had introduced a solo for himself as second baryton.

From Haydn by Hadden, J. Cuthbert (James Cuthbert)

"Feld-partien" for wind instruments and arrangements from baryton pieces.

From Haydn by Hadden, J. Cuthbert (James Cuthbert)