mandolin
noun/ˌmændəˈlɪn/
Frequency rank: #16,034 most common English word
Meaning
a small stringed musical instrument with a rounded body and fretted neck, played with a plectrum.
Example sentence
She played mandolin softly in the corner of the room, filling the air with warm, resonant tones.
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