armonia
armonia, armonica (It.)‘
1. Harmony’.
2. ‘Wind band’.
3. One of several names for the hurdy-gurdy (also armonie).
1. Harmony’.
2. ‘Wind band’.
3. One of several names for the hurdy-gurdy (also armonie).
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