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Blaas-hommel (gender unknown)

(with) definite article: de
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Hümmelchen

Compound term devised by Boers, who uses it to distinguish the instrument from the stringed Hommel, which is an oblong type of cither, to which he refers as a "snaar-hommel".

Sources

Boers, J.C.: De Hommel of Noordsche Balk. In: Ts. Vereeniging voor Noord-Nederlandsche Muziekgeschiedenis, Deel 1, 1ste Stuk (1882), p.4.

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Collection Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Noordse balk [stringed Hommel])