bandurya
bandúrya with stress marks
musical instrument
Usage Note
Bandurya is a plucked string instrument of Spanish origin (bandurria) with 14 strings arranged in six courses, central to the Philippine rondalla ensemble where it plays the melody line. The rondalla tradition featuring the bandurya is taught in Philippine schools and performed at cultural events and fiestas.
Examples
" Tumutugtog siya ng bandurya. "
Natural Translation
He is playing the bandurya.
Literal Translation
Playing he of bandurya.
" Natutong tumugtog ng bandurya ang batang lalaki sa kanilang paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The young boy learned to play the bandurya at their school.
Literal Translation
Learned to-play bandurya the young boy at the their school.
" Habang umaawit ang koro, dinadala ng bandurya ang melodiya na nagpapaalala sa amin ng mga lumang piyesta sa probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
While the choir sang, the bandurya carried the melody that reminded us of the old fiestas in the province.
Literal Translation
While singing the choir, carried by-the bandurya the melody that reminding to us of the old fiestas in province.
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