Meaning & Definition of word "Mandolin"
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Mandolin
/ˌmæn.dəˈlɪn/
noun:
- 1. A small stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body, fretted neck, and usually played with a plectrum, typically tuned in pairs.
- Example: He played a beautiful melody on his mandolin during the concert.
- 2. A kitchen tool used for slicing and cutting vegetables and fruits.
- Example: She used a mandolin to slice the vegetables evenly for the salad.
Etymology
From Italian 'mandolino', diminutive of 'mandola', from Latin 'māndōla'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
playing the mandolin:
Performing music using the mandolin.
mandolin player:
A musician who plays the mandolin.
mandolin music:
Musical compositions featuring the mandolin.
Related Words
string instrument:
An instrument that produces sound by vibrating strings.
lute:
A stringed instrument with a long neck and a rounded body.
guitar:
A stringed instrument with a flat body and a long neck, played by strumming or plucking.
Slang Meanings of mandolin
Meaning: To play a mandolin energetically or passionately.
Example Sentence: He was really mandolining it up on stage last night.
Meaning: Referring to someone who is overly enthusiastic about playing the mandolin.
Example Sentence: She's such a mandolin nerd, she knows every song!