baryton

American  

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

noun

plural

barytons

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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Etymology

Origin of baryton

From French; 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

"Deutschlands Klage auf den Tod Friedrichs der Grossen," cantata for single voice, with baryton accompaniment, 1787.

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

Once he offended his princely master by learning to play the baryton, an instrument on which the prince was a performer greatly esteemed by his retainers.

From Old Scores and New Readings Discussions on Music & Certain Musicians by Runciman, John F.

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)