rebec
pronunciation
How to pronounce rebec in British English:
UK ['ri:bek]
How to pronounce rebec in American English:
US ['ribek]
Word Origin
- rebec (n.)
- medieval stringed musical instrument, early 15c., from Middle French rebec (15c.), an unexplained alteration (perhaps somehow influenced by bec "beak") of Old French ribabe (13c.), ultimately from Arabic rebab. Compare Old Provençal rebec, Italian ribeca. It has three strings and is played with a bow.