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Dulcimer :: Dulcimer (n.) An ancient musical instrument in use among the Jews. Dan. iii. 5. It is supposed to be the same with the psaltery.

Sistrum :: Sistrum () An instrument consisting of a thin metal frame, through which passed a number of metal rods, and furnished with a handle by which it was shaken and made to rattle. It was peculiarly Egyptian, and used especially in the worship of Isis. It is still used in Nubia..

Ritornello :: Ritornello (n.) A short intermediate symphony, or instrumental passage, in the course of a vocal piece; an interlude..

Phantascope :: Phantascope (n.) An optical instrument or toy, resembling the phenakistoscope, and illustrating the same principle; -- called also phantasmascope..

Vaporimeter :: Vaporimeter (n.) An instrument for measuring the volume or the tension of any vapor; specifically, an instrument of this sort used as an alcoholometer in testing spirituous liquors..

Duplicate :: Duplicate (n.) An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original..

Shears :: Shears (n.) A cutting instrument.

Corno Inglese :: Corno Inglese () A reed instrument, related to the oboe, but deeper in pitch; the English horn..

Perspectograph :: Perspectograph (n.) An instrument for obtaining, and transferring to a picture, the points and outlines of objects, so as to represent them in their proper geometrical relations as viewed from some one point..

Protractor :: Protractor (n.) An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.

Polychord :: Polychord (n.) An apparatus for coupling two octave notes, capable of being attached to a keyed instrument..

Angelot :: Angelot (n.) An instrument of music, of the lute kind, now disused..

Valid :: Valid (a.) Having legal strength or force; executed with the proper formalities; incapable of being rightfully overthrown or set aside; as, a valid deed; a valid covenant; a valid instrument of any kind; a valid claim or title; a valid marriage..

Grater :: Grater (a.) One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument or utensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off small particles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs..

Bridge :: Bridge (n.) The small arch or bar at right angles to the strings of a violin, guitar, etc., serving of raise them and transmit their vibrations to the body of the instrument..

Pupillometer :: Pupillometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the size of the pupil of the pupil of the eye.

Syrinx :: Syrinx (n.) A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; -- called also pandean pipes.

Stylommata :: Stylometer (n.) An instrument for measuring columns.

Crowth :: Crowth (n.) An ancient musical instrument. See 4th Crowd.

Cut :: Cut (v. t.) To separate the parts of with, or as with, a sharp instrument; to make an incision in; to gash; to sever; to divide..

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