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| has gloss | eng: The kabosy is a box-shaped wooden guitar commonly played in music of Madagascar. It has four to six strings and is commonly thought to be a direct descendant of the Arabic oud. The kabosy has staggered frets, many of which do not even cross the entire fretboard, and is generally tuned to an open chord. |
| lexicalization | eng: kabosy |
| instance of | (noun) a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking guitar |
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| has gloss | fra: Le kabosy, kabosse ou kabossy est un instrument de musique à cordes de Madagascar. C'est une petite guitare rustique très ancienne. |
| lexicalization | fra: kabosy |
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| media:img | Malagasy-boy-playing-mandoliny.jpg |
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