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    Bandurya (en. Bandurria)

    /banˈduɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of musical instrument with twelve strings.
    The bandurria is used in traditional songs in the Philippines.
    Ang bandurya ay ginagamit sa mga tradisyonal na awitin sa Pilipinas.
    An instrument commonly used in groups of Filipino musicians.
    Many young people learn to play the bandurria in music schools.
    Maraming mga kabataan ang natututo ng bandurya sa mga paaralan ng musika.
    Has a similar shape and sound to the guitar and lute.
    The bandurria has a narrower body compared to the guitar.
    Ang bandurya ay may mas makitid na katawan kumpara sa gitara.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'bandurria'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bandurria recital
    An event or performance focused on music using the bandurria.
    talumpati ng bandurya

    Related Words

    strings
    Parts of the instrument that produce sound.
    kuwerdas
    musician
    A person who creates or performs music.
    musikero

    Slang Meanings

    Always imitates or copies
    He's like a bandurya, always repeating what others say.
    Parang bandurya lang siya, laging inuulit ang sinasabi ng iba.
    Always annoying or irritating
    Sometimes he is so annoying, always making noise.
    Minsan nakakabandurya na siya, walang tigil sa kapapaingay.