Banjolin

//ˈbæn.dʒə(ˌ)lɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A musical instrument, most often with four strings, resembling a small banjo but tuned like a mandolin.
  2. 2
    Synonym of mandolin-banjo.
  3. 3
    Synonym of banjo-mandolin.

Etymology

Blend of banjo + mandolin.

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