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sintir - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sintir'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (musici) A three-stringed, skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people of Morocco.
  • * {{quote-news|2007|January 12|The New York Times|Rock/Pop Listings|New York Times citation
  • |passage=Playing the sintir (a long-necked, resonant lute), Mr. Hakmoun leads spellbinding trance ceremonies, and with castanets around his ankles, performs acrobatic dances. }}

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