Gambes

/ɡæmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gambe, an alternative form of gambas; Renaissance stringed instruments.

Etymology

Variant plural form of gamba/gambe from Italian, used in older English musical texts.

Kelly Says

Musicians love their synonym plurals—gambes, gambas, and viols all refer to the same family, but different texts used different forms based on whether they spoke Italian, French, or English!

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