bouzouki
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Meaning
bouzouki (plural bouzoukis)
(music) A Greek long-necked plucked fretted lute with a sharp, metallic sound.
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But whatever the context, his presence is unmistakable: a driving, pulsating guitar that seamlessly transitions from rhythm to lead to harmony (his bouzouki playing stimulates much the same nerve endings).
Employing the traditional instrumentation typically associated with the genre (fiddles, pennywhistles, bouzouki, etc.) their reels, jigs and moody ballads ooze authenticity.
Left Markos Vamvakaris with bouzouki Greek vocal music extends far back into ancient times where mixed-gender choruses performed for entertainment, celebration and spiritual reasons.
There is something wonderful about four fiddles playing together plus George on bouzouki and Brian on keyboards, it is a very full, rich sound and a very enjoyable sound.”
In modern usage, however, the terms "octave mandolin" and "Irish bouzouki" are often used interchangeably to refer to the same instrument.