monochord
noun
mono·chord
ˈmä-nə-ˌkȯrd 
: an instrument of ancient origin for measuring and demonstrating the mathematical relations of musical tones and that consists of a single string stretched over a sound box and a movable bridge set on a graduated scale
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With gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Native American flute, didgeridoo, Celtic Harp, monochord, vibraphone.
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monochord
noun
mono·chord
ˈmän-ə-ˌkȯ(ə)rd
: an instrument that has been used to test hearing acuity and that consists of a single string stretched over a sounding board and a movable bridge set on a graduated scale
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