baryton
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baryton¹
- /ˈbæɹɪtɒn/
Where it comes from
From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton. Doublet of baritone and barytone.
noun barytons · bariton · barydon
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A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
I love his music, but it is a bit disconcerting to realize that you could die in extreme old age and still only be familiar with a mere handful of the baryton trios.
Similar: paradon, viola paradon, viola di bordone
Baryton²
noun
- A reed stop on an organ of 16' or 8' that is imitative of a baryton.
Talk about this word "baryton." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/baryton. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. baryton. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/baryton "baryton." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/baryton.Cite this
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