Hurdy-gurdy (Noun)
Meaning
A stringed instrument that produces sounds by means of a wheel that rubs against the strings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The street performer's loud hurdy-gurdy music filled the air as he walked down the sidewalk.
- In the medieval reenactment, the hurdy-gurdy player wore a brightly colored tunic and played lively tunes.
- The museum's collection of ancient instruments included a beautifully crafted hurdy-gurdy with intricate carvings.
- As a child, she was fascinated by the hurdy-gurdy her grandfather played during family gatherings.
- The hurdy-gurdy's distinctive drone sound added a haunting quality to the folk band's performance.