hurdy-gurdy
noun/ˈhɜːdi ɡɜːdi/
/ˈhɜːrdi ɡɜːrdi/
(plural hurdy-gurdies)
- a small musical instrument that is played by turning a handle with one hand and pressing keys with the otherTopics Musicc2Word Originmid 18th cent.: probably imitative of the sound of the instrument.
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