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trumpet marine
noun
- an obsolete musical instrument having a long, wooden, pyramid-shaped body, characteristically with one string that is touched with the finger to produce harmonics and is bowed between the touching finger and the upper end.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trumpet marine1
First recorded in 1665–75
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Example Sentences
The trumpet marine is an instrument that pleases me and it's harmonious.
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