Definition

A type of stringed musical instrument that is similar to a violin, often used in medieval and Renaissance music.

Example

The musician played a beautiful melody on the rebeck during the festival.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a rebeck?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's actually a type of string instrument, kind of like a violin.

That sounds interesting! I love learning about different musical instruments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'rebeck' originates from Middle English 'rebec', which comes from Old French 'rebec', meaning a type of stringed musical instrument. The term is derived from Arabic 'rabāb', referring to a similar instrument. Thus, 'rebeck' refers to a specific kind of string instrument used in music.

Memory Tip

Imagine a stringed instrument that creates beautiful music, like the 'rebec' from Old French, to remember that 'rebeck' is a type of musical instrument.

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