bouzouki

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Definition of bouzouki in English English dictionary

A Greek long-necked plucked fretted lute having a sharp, metallic sound

a Greek musical instrument similar to a guitar (mpouzouki, probably from büyük ). Long-necked lute used in Greek popular music. Developed from a Turkish instrument early in the 20th century, it has a pear-shaped body and a fretted fingerboard. The modern instrument usually has four courses of strings, which are plucked with a plectrum, typically in a vigorous and agile style

Related Terms

bouzoukis

plural of bouzouki

Hyphenation

bou·zouk·i

Etymology

() From Greek μπουζούκι (bouzoúki), from Turkish bozuk. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 26 Nov. 2008.