Hurdy-gurdy

/hˈɜːdiɡˈɜːdi/

Hurdy-gurdy

a musical instrument played by turning a handle and pressing keys that make a wheel turn against the strings and create a tune

Examples

1. The Hurdy-Gurdy was associated with beggars, who were often blind - here, a stand-in for spiritual blindness.

2. It's kind of inspired by a hurdy-gurdy style instrument.