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hurly


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of traditional Irish musical instrument, a small, hand-held drum.

    - "He played the hurly-burly on his journey through Ireland."
    - "The sound of the hurly added rhythm to the lively dance."

Rhymes
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curly , hurley , merely , quarely , surley
Variants
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hurley , hurlies , hurly , hurly-burlies , hurly-burly
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Irish word 'gur', meaning 'spear' or 'thrust'. The hurly was used as a percussion instrument by Irish travelers and musicians.


Trivia
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  1. The hurly is sometimes called the 'Irish bodhrán'.

  2. The hurly was traditionally made from a hollowed-out gourd covered with animal skin.

  3. The hurly is often used in conjunction with other traditional Irish instruments, such as the fiddle and the tin whistle.


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  1. Irish music: The hurly is a traditional Irish musical instrument and is often used in the context of Irish music.

  2. Traditional music: The hurly is an example of a traditional musical instrument that has been passed down through generations.


Culture
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The hurly has been an integral part of Irish traditional music and culture for centuries. It is often used in sessions and performances, and its unique sound adds depth and rhythm to the music.

How to Memorize "hurly"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, hand-held drum with a round, tight drumhead. Imagine the sound it makes when struck with a stick.

  2. associate

    - Associate the hurly with Irish music and culture. Imagine yourself at a lively Irish music session, with the sound of the hurly adding rhythm to the music.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'hurly' as 'handheld rhythmic lively yarn'. This can help you remember the meaning and pronunciation of the word.


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