fingered instrument
101finger — {{11}}finger (n.) O.E. fingor, from P.Gmc. *fingraz (Cf. O.S. fingar, O.Fris. finger, O.N. fingr, Du. vinger, Ger. Finger, Goth. figgrs), with no cognates outside Germanic; perhaps connected with PIE *penkwe , the root meaning five. As a unit of… …
102finger — /ˈfɪŋgə/ (say fingguh) noun 1. any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb. 2. a part of a glove made to receive a finger. 3. the breadth of a finger as a unit of length; digit. 4. the length of a finger, 12 cm,… …
103bagpipe — n. (usu. in pl.) a musical instrument consisting of a windbag connected to two kinds of reeded pipes: drone pipes which produce single sustained notes and a fingered melody pipe or chanter . Derivatives: bagpiper n …
104light — 1. n., v., & adj. n. 1 the natural agent (electromagnetic radiation of wavelength between about 390 and 740 mm) that stimulates sight and makes things visible. 2 the medium or condition of the space in which this is present. 3 an appearance of… …
105Light — 1. n., v., & adj. n. 1 the natural agent (electromagnetic radiation of wavelength between about 390 and 740 mm) that stimulates sight and makes things visible. 2 the medium or condition of the space in which this is present. 3 an appearance of… …
106trem|o|lo — «TREHM uh loh», noun, plural los, adjective. Music. –n. 1. a trembling or vibrating quality in musical tones. A tremolo in the voice is produced by a rapid alternation of tones. A bowed tremolo is produced on a violin, cello, viola, or bass by… …
