bowed psaltery

English

Noun

bowed psaltery (plural bowed psalteries)

1. A psaltery adapted to be played with a bow instead of with plucking, with a triangular shape and a hole (rose) in the center of the soundboard.

See also

• Appendix:Glossary of chordophones

References

• 2010. The Science of String Instruments. Edited by Thomas Rossing. Pg. 99.