plural dulcimers
1
: a flat musical instrument that has strings stretched across it and is played with two light hammers
2
: an instrument used in American folk music that has three or four strings, is held on the lap, and is played with the fingers, a pick, or a small stick
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“Dulcimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dulcimer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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