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Mouth Bow (Noun)

Meaning

A small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The musician carefully placed the mouth-bow between his teeth, preparing to play a traditional folk melody.
  • A unique sound filled the room as the performer expertly manipulated the wire tongue of the mouth-bow.
  • The instrumentalist demonstrated an array of tonal variations by changing the shape of her mouth cavity while playing the mouth-bow.
  • Mouth-bows are an essential part of the cultural heritage of many indigenous communities around the world.
  • Traditionally, the mouth-bow was used in shamanic rituals to create trance-inducing sounds and evoke spiritual connections.

Synonyms

  • Jew's Harp
  • Jews' Harp

Hypernyms

  • Instrument
  • Musical Instrument
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