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barré

Pronunciation: /ˈbareɪ/
Definition of barré

noun

Music
  • a method of playing a chord on the guitar or a similar instrument in which one finger is laid across all the strings at a particular fret.

Origin:

late 19th century: French, literally 'barred', past participle of barrer

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Definition of barré in the US English dictionary
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