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bandura

bandura

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A Ukrainian string instrument like a lute with a rounded body and many strings
  • noun
  • /bænˈdʊrə/
: bandura
  • The musician captivated the audience with a beautiful melody on her bandura.

Examples

  • The bandura is a beautiful instrument.

  • At the cultural fair, visitors could try strumming a traditional bandura.

  • He learned to play the bandura from his grandfather, who was a folk artist.

  • Many musicians play the bandura in Ukraine.

  • The musician played a beautiful melody on the bandura during the festival.

  • At the concert, the enchanting sound of the bandura captivated the audience.

  • She learned to play the bandura to connect with her Ukrainian heritage.

Surface Forms

bandura singular
banduras plural

Etymology

Bandura comes from old words for a 'string instrument', such as the Greek pandoura and the Persian tanbur, which named lute-like instruments. So, the word bandura still means a traditional Ukrainian 'string instrument' with many strings.