bouzouki
bouzouki
Definition
bou·zouki (bo̵̅o̅ zo̵̅o̅′kē)
noun
a stringed musical instrument of Greece, somewhat like a mandolin, used to accompany folk dances and singers
Etymology: ModGr mpouzouki, prob. < Turk
bouzouki
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- play: He is also currently touring as part of a duo with Claire Mann with whom he sings and plays bouzouki and guitar.
Adjective modifier
- traditional: The night-life is equally varied with a selection of discos, bars, nightspots and traditional bouzouki.
- Greek: The original Greek style bouzoukis are still very popular, both for Greek music, and accompanying traditional folk music.
Modifies a noun
- music: Lively bars compete with traditional bouzouki music while restaurants serve some of the best seafood you are likely to ever experience.
- playing: Hudson brought a fresh dynamic to the band with his driving guitar and bouzouki playing and he also contributed the occasional violin.
- club: Lixouri holiday nightlife is based around the local tavernas and bouzouki clubs, tho there are a couple of discos out of town.
- line: The harmony line is playing twice as many notes, and sticks out over the main bouzouki line.
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