Balalaika (noun)

A Russian stringed musical instrument with a triangular body and three strings, typically played with a plectrum.

Origin:

From the russian 'balalayka,' meaning a stringed musical instrument.

Examples:

1. The balalaika was a popular instrument in traditional Russian folk music.
2. She played a beautiful melody on the balalaika.
3. The balalaika has a distinctive sound that sets it apart from other stringed instruments.
4. The balalaika ensemble performed at the concert hall to a packed audience.
5. The balalaika was accompanied by the accordion in the traditional Russian duet.