bombarde

/bɔ̃baʁd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval stringed musical instrument, a precursor to the lute, popular in 12th to 14th century Europe.

“The minstrel played a beautiful melody on his bombarde during the royal banquet.”

Synonyms

  • gittern
  • lute

Antonyms

  • percussive instrument
  • silent instrument