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mandola

mandola

9.3
A string instrument like a mandolin but larger with a deeper sound
  • noun
  • /mænˈdoʊlə/
translation icon : mandola
  • She chose the mandola over the violin for its unique, fuller sound in the folk band.

Examples

  • So I found a comfortable place to lie down, between the mandola and the mic stands, and the next thing I remember is you waking me up by rocking the van.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • The musician skillfully played the mandola, filling the room with its rich, deep tones.

  • During the concert, the mandola added a warm, resonant sound that complemented the other instruments.

Synonyms

lute
vsmandola
12 8.6

A musical instrument with a pear-shaped body played by plucking strings

is a similar family instrument but larger and with a deeper tone

How Deep

mandola
9.3
mandolin
13 4.9

Surface Forms

mandola singular
mandolas plural

Etymology

Mandola comes from Italian and is related to mandorla, which means 'almond', because the instrument's body looks like an almond. It is the larger, lower-sounding relative of the mandolin, so that origin helps explain its deeper tone.