Meaning of the word mandolin in English

What does mandolin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mandolin

US /ˌmæn.dəˈlɪn/
UK /ˌmæn.dəˈlɪn/
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Noun

a musical instrument in the lute family, usually with four courses of doubled metal strings, tuned in unison, and plucked with a plectrum.

Example:
She played a beautiful melody on her new mandolin.
The folk band featured a banjo, a guitar, and a mandolin.