dulcimer
The origin and history of dulcimer.
Etymology
Dulcimer comes from Old French doulcemelle, thought to derive from Latin dulce melos, meaning sweet song, which itself traces back to the Ancient Greek word mélos, meaning melody or song.
The origin and history of dulcimer.
Dulcimer comes from Old French doulcemelle, thought to derive from Latin dulce melos, meaning sweet song, which itself traces back to the Ancient Greek word mélos, meaning melody or song.
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