['ri:bek]
n.
(中世纪时弹奏的)三弦琴

Rebec \Re"bec\ (r[=e]"b[e^]k), n. [F., fr. It. ribeca, ribeba,
fr. Ar. rab[=a]b a musical instrument of a round form.]
1. (Mus.) An instrument formerly used which somewhat
resembled the violin, having three strings, and being
played with a bow. [Written also {rebeck}.] --Milton.

He turn'd his rebec to a mournful note. --Drayton.

2. A contemptuous term applied to an old woman. [Obs.]
--Chaucer.