haegeum
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 해금 (haegeum)
Noun
haegeum (plural haegeum)
- (music) A musical instrument (chordophone) with a hollow soundbox, two strings made from silk, and a rod-like neck, of traditional Korean origin.
- 2017, Young-Im Lee, Forgotten Reflections: A War Story:
- Like clockwork, she reached for the haegeum that leaned against the main counter top. Jung-Soo held his breath as she prepared herself to play.
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See also
- Appendix:Glossary of chordophones