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daegeum

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large bamboo flute with a buzzing membrane that gives it a special timbre, used in traditional Korean music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: no-plural

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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History

Etymology

From Korean 대금 (daegeum).

Across languages

Translations

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  • Korean: 대금 (daegeum) — Korean bamboo flute