1. plural of dulcimer; stringed musical instruments with a trapezoidal soundboard played by striking the strings with small hammers or plucking them

Examples

• The folk music ensemble featured two dulcimers in their performance.
• She collected vintage dulcimers from different regions of Appalachia.
• The music store displayed several handcrafted dulcimers in the window.
• Mountain dulcimers produce a distinctive, haunting sound.
• The workshop taught students how to build their own dulcimers.
• Traditional Irish music often incorporates hammered dulcimers.