buzuq

English

Etymology

From Arabic بزق. Doublet of bouzouki.

Noun

buzuq (plural buzuqs)

1. (music) A mandolin-shaped lute of Arab origin, with a long neck, movable frets and two or three strings played with a plectrum.

Synonyms

• bozuq
• bouzouk
• buzuk

See also

• Appendix:Glossary of chordophones

References

• 2003. [1] The Music of the Arabs. Habib Hassan Touma, Habib Touma. Pg. 114.