Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

What's the difference between a violin and a fiddle? | MUSIC WORDS


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Let this episode be music to your ears as Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris explore the melodic origins of all manner of musical words.

👦 Which instrument used to be called a "ho boy"?
🎤 What does "karaoke" literally mean?
🎷 Who is the saxophone named after?
🎶 How good is Rob's theremin impression?

These questions answered, and many more in another Words Unravelled.

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