dul·ci·mer 
/ˈdʌlsəmɚ/ noun
plural dul·ci·mers /ˈdʌlsəmɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a flat musical instrument that has strings stretched across it and is played with two light hammers 2 : an instrument used in American folk music that has three or four strings, is held on the lap, and is played with the fingers, a pick, or a small stick
