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Mandolin: meaning, definitions and examples

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mandolin

 

[ หŒmรฆndษ™หˆlษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body, a fretted neck, and typically eight strings, which are paired and tuned in unison. It is played by plucking the strings with a plectrum, producing a bright and vibrant sound. The mandolin is commonly used in various music genres, including bluegrass, folk, and classical.

Synonyms

guitar, lute, string instrument

Examples of usage

  • She plays the mandolin beautifully at the local folk festival.
  • The band featured a mandolin player who added a unique sound to their music.
  • He spent years mastering the art of playing the mandolin.
  • The melody was enchanting, thanks to the mandolin's bright tones.

Translations

Translations of the word "mandolin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mandolim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค‚เคกเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mandoline

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mandolin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะดะพะปั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mandolina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒ‰ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mandoline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mandolina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mandolin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒ๋Œ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ุฏูˆู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mandolรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mandolรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ผ้™€ๆž—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mandolina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mandรณlรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะดะพะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mandolin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mandolina

Etymology

The word 'mandolin' originates from the Italian word 'mandolino', which is a diminutive form of 'mandola'. The term 'mandola' itself traces back to the Latin word 'mandula', meaning 'little almond', referring to the almond shape of the instrument's body. Mandolins have been used since the 16th century, evolving from earlier instruments like the lute. The modern mandolin was developed during the 18th century in Italy and gained popularity in the 19th century in America, particularly in folk and bluegrass music. This instrument's unique sound and versatility have made it a staple in various genres, reflecting cultural influences across Europe and the Americas.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,795, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.