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banjo
noun
ban·jo
ˈban-(ˌ)jō 
plural banjos also banjoes
: a musical instrument with a drumlike body, a fretted neck, and usually four or five strings which may be plucked or strummed
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And he’s taken all that time not spent hating himself and used it to pursue other passions, like the banjo.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
As the band jammed through their set, fans danced to banjo, violin, acoustic guitar and pop drums, narrated by Dasha who gave personal anecdotes about what each song was about.
—Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Among the unique lineup of events being promised are a celebrity chef biscuit bake-off, free banjo lessons and square dances.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
She's worked throughout her career to draw attention to the African origins of the banjo and the ways Black musicians shaped the country and folk genres.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
As the band jammed through their set, fans danced to banjo, violin, acoustic guitar and pop drums, narrated by Dasha who gave personal anecdotes about what each song was about.
—Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Among the unique lineup of events being promised are a celebrity chef biscuit bake-off, free banjo lessons and square dances.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
She's worked throughout her career to draw attention to the African origins of the banjo and the ways Black musicians shaped the country and folk genres.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Banjo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banjo. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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