rondalya
rondálya with stress marks
string orchestra
Usage Note
Rondalya is a traditional Filipino ensemble of plucked string instruments — including the bandurria, laud, and guitar — borrowed from Spanish rondalla. It is a cornerstone of Filipino folk and classical music, commonly performed at schools and cultural events.
Examples
" Magaling tumugtog ang rondalya. "
Natural Translation
The string orchestra plays well.
Literal Translation
Skilled play the string-orchestra.
" Tumugtog ang rondalya sa aming pista. "
Natural Translation
The string orchestra played at our festival.
Literal Translation
Played the string orchestra at our festival.
" Bawat taon, naghahanda ang rondalya ng paaralan ng mga awiting bayan para sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika. "
Natural Translation
Every year, the school's string orchestra prepares folk songs for the celebration of Language Month.
Literal Translation
Each year, prepares the string-orchestra of-the school of folk-songs for the celebration of Month of Language.
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