Baryton

Definition of the German term Baryton in music:

  1. baryton (string instrument similar to the viol, but distinguished by an extra set of strings, probably developed in Europe around 1700)
  2. euphonium
  3. baritone horn (brass instrument)
  4. organ reed stop of 16', 8' or 4' pitch of variable tone (equivalent to "Baritone" in English, "Baryton" in French, and "Baritono" in Italian)
Language
German
Singular
Baryton
Plural
Barytone

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