banjo
UK: ˈbandʒəʊ | US: ˈbændʒoʊ
n. a musical instrument with a long neck, a circular body, and four or more strings, played by plucking or strumming
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The word "banjo" originates from the Bantu language term mbanza, referring to a similar stringed instrument. It entered English through Portuguese/Spanish (banza/banjo) during the transatlantic cultural exchange. The spelling and pronunciation were anglicized, but the word retains its monolithic structure as a borrowed term.
He played a lively tune on his banjo at the folk festival.
The banjo’s bright sound is iconic in bluegrass music.
She learned to strum the banjo by watching online tutorials.
The old man crafted his own banjo from gourd and wood.
A banjo solo opened the concert, energizing the crowd.