hurdy-gurdy: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Facts

Also Known As	vielle a roue

Photos

Hurdy-gurdy played by a French lady of fashion, 18th century

See All Images →

Topics

organistrum symphonia keyboard instrument fiddle organ carillon piano electronic organ music synthesizer clavichord dulce melos celesta melodeon reed organ

Young girl wearing a demin jacket playing the trumpet (child, musical instruments, Asian ethnicity)

Sound Check: Musical Vocabulary Quiz

Gong. Closeup of a khong wong gong circle chime. Thai classical musical instrument, part of piphat ensemble. (percussion, music)

Music Quiz