sympathetic string

noun

Any of a set of auxiliary strings found on certain musical instruments, generally not played directly by the performer but used to provide resonance in response to the main strings.

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Meanings

nounsympathetic string (plural sympathetic strings)

plural sympathetic strings

  1. entertainmentAny of a set of auxiliary strings found on certain musical instruments, generally not played directly by the performer but used to provide resonance in response to the main strings.
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