diddley bow
/ˈdɪd(ə)li ˈbəʊ/
diddley bow noun: a one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States.
Noun
diddley bow (plural diddley bows)
- A one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States.
- Synonyms:
- jitterbug
Synonyms of diddley bow
Forms of diddley bow
| plural | diddley bows |
|---|---|
| alternative form | bow diddley |
| alternative form | diddley-bow |
| alternative form | didley bow |
| alternative form | diddly bow |
Words formed from diddley bow
Questions about diddley bow
- What does diddley bow mean?
- Diddley bow means a one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States.
- What part of speech is diddley bow?
- Diddley bow is a noun.
- How do you pronounce diddley bow?
- Diddley bow is pronounced /ˈdɪd(ə)li ˈbəʊ/.
- What is the plural of diddley bow?
- The plural of diddley bow is diddley bows.
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