veena

viːnə

Definitions

1. noun

a stringed musical instrument of Indian origin, typically with 6 to 20 strings and a wooden or gourds resonator.

“The Indian classical music concert featured a solo performance on the veena.”

2. verb

to play the veena or to make a sound like it.

“The children were veena-ing in the park, creating a beautiful melody.”

Synonyms

  • sarod
  • sitar
  • tanpura

Antonyms

  • dissonance
  • noise