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ˈri bɛkre·bec
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rebecnoun
An early three-stringed instrument, somewhat like a simple violin.
Etymology: From rebec, alteration of rubebe.
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Rebec
The rebec (sometimes rebecha, rebeckha, and other spellings, pronounced or ) is a bowed stringed instrument of the Medieval era and the early Renaissance. In its most common form, it has a narrow boat-shaped body and one to five strings.
Webster Dictionary
Rebecnoun
an instrument formerly used which somewhat resembled the violin, having three strings, and being played with a bow
Rebecnoun
a contemptuous term applied to an old woman
Etymology: [F., fr. It. ribeca, ribeba, fr. Ar. rabb a musical instrument of a round form.]
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rebec
The rebec is a bowed string musical instrument. In its most common form, it has a narrow boat-shaped body and 1-5 strings and is played on the arm or under the chin, like a violin. It is also an ancestor of the violin.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Rebec
Rebeck, rē′bek, n. a musical instrument of the violin kind, with three strings played with a bow, introduced by the Moors into Spain. [O. Fr. rebec (Sp. rabel)—Ar. rabāba.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of REBEC in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of REBEC in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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