Meaning of the word dulcimer in English

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dulcimer

US /ˈdʌl.sə.mɚ/
UK /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mər/
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Noun

a stringed musical instrument with a shallow, trapezoidal sound box, played with hammers or by plucking the strings.

Example:
She played a beautiful melody on the dulcimer.
The folk band featured a hammered dulcimer.