Definition
buzukis
noun
- Plural of buzuki; a stringed musical instrument of Greek and Turkish origin with a pear-shaped body and paired metal strings.
Usage: Also spelled bouzouki or bouzoukis in plural form.; Commonly used in Greek and Mediterranean music.
Examples
- The band featured two buzukis that created a bright, jangly sound.
- Greek tavernas often have musicians playing buzukis in the evenings.
- She learned to play the buzuki as a child in Athens.
- The traditional ensemble included guitars, bouzoukis, and drums.
- Buzukis are essential instruments in rebetiko music.