chelys

[US]/ˈkɛlɪs/
[UK]/ˈkɛlɪs/

Translation

n.a type of ancient lyre shaped like a turtle shell

Phrases & Collocations

the chelys

ancient chelys

golden chelys

sacred chelys

mythical chelys

chelys lyre

chelys shell

chelys legend

poetic chelys

chelys song

Example Sentences

the musician gently plucked the strings of her ancient chelys, filling the temple with haunting melodies.

greek poets often composed verses while accompanied by the soft music of a chelys.

the master craftsman spent months carving an exquisite chelys from tortoise shell and cedar wood.

during the symposium, a skilled performer entertained the guests with traditional chelys music.

archaeologists discovered a well-preserved chelys in the ruins of an ancient greek amphitheater.

the distinctive sound of the chelys distinguished it from other stringed instruments of the classical era.

young scholars learned to play the chelys as part of their musical education in athens.

the priestess played a solemn melody on her chelys during the morning sacrifice.

string makers in ancient greece used sheep gut to create the resonant strings of a chelys.

the museum's collection includes several antique chelys dating from the fifth century bce.

festivals honoring dionysus featured lively chelys performances throughout the night.

the chelys teacher instructed her students on proper finger placement and tuning techniques.

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