Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Quintefoil

👉 A quintefoil is a type of musical instrument that consists of five strings, each being a fret. These instruments are commonly used in jazz music and have been a staple for many musicians since the 1920s. The name "quintefoil" comes from the combination of the words "quint" (five) and "fret", which refers to the playing style of the instrument, with each string being tied into a single strand rather than separate strings.

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