meed

Meanings

• noun

  A Middle Eastern instrument resembling a lute, having a long neck and a pear-shaped body.

  - "The meed player strummed the strings, creating a beautiful melody."
  - "The meed is a popular instrument in Middle Eastern music."

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Variants

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meed , meeds

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Etymology

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Derived from the Arabic word 'midda' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

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Trivia

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1. The meed has 11 or 13 strings.

2. The meed is often decorated with intricate designs and inlays.

3. The meed is also known as the 'king of instruments' in Middle Eastern music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lute: The meed is a type of lute, a stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a pear-shaped body.

2. Middle Eastern music: The meed is a popular instrument in Middle Eastern music, which includes various musical styles from countries such as Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.

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Culture

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The meed is a significant cultural instrument in Middle Eastern music, often used in traditional Arabic music and poetry. It is also known as the 'oud' or 'al-oud' in Arabic.

How to Memorize "meed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pear-shaped instrument with a long neck and strings.
   - Visualize the meed being played by a musician in traditional Middle Eastern clothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the meed with Middle Eastern music and culture.
   - Think of the pear-shaped body and long neck when you hear the word 'meed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: M for Middle Eastern, E for instrument, E for 'meed'.

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