nounmasculinepl: dulcimers
dulcímera
1. A stringed musical instrument with a trapezoidal soundboard, played by striking the strings with small hammers or mallets
She played a beautiful melody on the dulcimer at the folk concert.
Ela tocou uma bela melodia na dulcímera no concerto de música folclórica.
2. An ancient percussion instrument with strings stretched over a wooden frame
The dulcimer is believed to have originated in Persia thousands of years ago.
Acredita-se que a dulcímera tenha se originado na Pérsia há milhares de anos.
The dulcimer holds significant cultural importance in American Appalachian folk music traditions and is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among world music enthusiasts. In Brazil, it is primarily known in classical and world music contexts rather than traditional Brazilian music. The instrument symbolizes folk heritage and acoustic musicianship in North American culture.
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