haegeum

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 해금(奚琴) (haegeum). Doublet of xiqin.

Noun

haegeum (plural haegeum)

  1. (music) A musical instrument (chordophone) with a hollow soundbox, two strings made from silk, and a rod-like neck, of traditional Korean origin.
    • 2017, Young-Im Lee, Forgotten Reflections: A War Story:
      Like clockwork, she reached for the haegeum that leaned against the main counter top. Jung-Soo held his breath as she prepared herself to play.

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