haegeum

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 해금(奚琴) (haegeum). Doublet of xiqin.

Noun

haegeum (plural haegeum)

1. (music) A musical instrument (chordophone) with a hollow soundbox, two strings made from silk, and a rod-like neck, of traditional Korean origin.
   • 2017, Young-Im Lee, Forgotten Reflections: A War Story:

     Like clockwork, she reached for the haegeum that leaned against the main counter top. Jung-Soo held his breath as she prepared herself to play.

See also

• Appendix:Glossary of chordophones