Because Danabren Asked - On the hurdy gurdy

[gurdymonkey]

In fifty words or less, she wants. Startingggggggggggggggggggg NOW:

Think "mechanical violin."
My instrument has two strings that are tuned as drones and a third called the chanter. The crank turns a flywheel* that bows against the strings. Keys called tangents press against the strings (instead of pressing one's fingers against the neck of a violin),  producing a melody. (50)

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[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

I can beat that. Insert cat into sack. Swing sack. (6)

Connaugh: So, Jehanne, WHY a hurdy gurdy?
Me: Because bagpipes'll get me evicted.