单词 | tripodian |
释义 | > as lemmastriˈpodian triˈpodian n. and adj. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > musical instrument > stringed instruments > harp or lyre > [adjective] > lyre tripodian1786 1786 T. Busby Compl. Dict. Music Tripodian, a stringed instrument, said to have been invented by Pythagoras the Zacynthian, which, on account of the difficulty of its performance, continued in use but for a short time. It resembled in form the Delphic Tripod, whence it had its name. 1797 Encycl. Brit. X. 252/2 The tripodian lyre of Pythagoras. < as lemmas |
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