noun
saz
saz
Saz (noun) means a long-necked stringed instrument from Central Asia and the Middle East, similar to a lute. Example: “The musician plucked a mournful melody on the saz.”
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A long-necked stringed instrument from Central Asia and the Middle East, similar to a lute.
"The musician plucked a mournful melody on the saz."
How to use saz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional long-necked stringed instrument used across Turkish, Persian, and Central Asian music.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sazes, sazzes
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Etymology
From Persian sâz, meaning "instrument," via French.
Frequently asked questions
What does “saz” mean?
The word “saz” means a long-necked stringed instrument from Central Asia and the Middle East, similar to a lute. In plain terms, a traditional long-necked stringed instrument used across Turkish, Persian, and Central Asian music.
How do you pronounce “saz”?
“Saz” is pronounced saz (/sæz/ in IPA).
How do you use “saz” in a sentence?
Here is “saz” used in a sentence: “The musician plucked a mournful melody on the saz.”
What part of speech is “saz”?
“Saz” is a noun.
Where does the word “saz” come from?
The word “saz” comes from French. From Persian sâz, meaning "instrument," via French.
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