catgut

Meanings

• noun

  A string made from the intestines of an animal, particularly a sheep or a goat, used in musical instruments such as the violin and the harp.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkætˌɡʌt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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ut , put , rut , hut

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Variants

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catgut , catguts

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Etymology

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The word 'catgut' is derived from the Old English word 'catt' meaning 'cat' and 'gut' meaning 'intestines'. It has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to strings made from animal intestines.

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Trivia

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1. Catgut strings were used in ancient Egypt for harps and lyres.

2. The first synthetic violin strings were developed in the late 19th century.

3. Some musicians still prefer the sound of catgut strings over synthetic ones.

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Related Concepts

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1. gut string: A string made from the intestines of an animal, used in musical instruments.

2. synthetic string: A string made from synthetic materials, used as a replacement for gut strings in musical instruments.

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Culture

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Catgut has been used in music for centuries. It was the primary material used for strings in musical instruments until the development of synthetic alternatives. In literature, the term 'catgut' has been used metaphorically to refer to something thin and tough, like a string or a nerve. In art, there are depictions of musicians using catgut strings in historical paintings.

How to Memorize "catgut"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a violin or a harp with its strings made from the intestines of a sheep or a goat. Visualize the process of making catgut strings by cleaning and drying the intestines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'catgut' with the sound of a violin or a harp. Remember that it is a type of string used in musical instruments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Give Us Tension' to remember that 'catgut' is a type of string.

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