Colasciones

/ˌkoʊləˈʃoʊniz/ noun

Definition

Plural of colascione; multiple large Italian lute-like stringed instruments.

Etymology

Italian plural form of 'colascione,' following Romance language pluralization rules with '-s' added to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Historical music ensembles might have featured multiple colasciones playing together, creating layered string sounds very different from modern orchestras. Extinct instruments show us how music has constantly evolved.

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