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Banjos have sound that is described as plunky. The attack is percussive, and the decay is quick. Banjos are usually used in country, folk, bluegrass, and dixieland jazz.They are used elsewhere as novelty intsrument.
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∙ 14y agothey sound basically like a guitar but a little higher pitched and *crisp* when you play it. *-crisp meaning not as long and stretched out as a note on the guitar
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∙ 12y agopretty much it works on the same principals a guitar when you pluck a string it vibrates the head which looks like a drum an makes a sound
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∙ 14y agoLike a guitar.
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How do you spell the instrument banjo in French?
un banjo (masc.)
What instrument family is the banjo in?
The banjo is a stringed instrument. It falls into the strings family, specifically, it's acoustic. (unless you happen to find an electric banjo)
What is America's national instrument?
banjo
What stringed instrument is similar to a drum in that has goatskin or calfskin tightly stretched over one side called the head?
banjo
What instrument does Dolly Parton play?
Guitar and Banjo
What type of instrument is the banjo?
The banjo is classed as a string instrument
How do you spell the instrument banjo in French?
un banjo (masc.)
What instrument family is the banjo in?
The banjo is a stringed instrument. It falls into the strings family, specifically, it's acoustic. (unless you happen to find an electric banjo)
Is a banjo considered a percussion instrument?
No. It is considered a string instrument. The banjo can be used to some percussive extents, by beating on the body of the banjo with hands, fingers, or picks.
What is a banjo-mandolin?
A banjo-mandolin is a four-stringed instrument with a body of a mandolin and the neck of a banjo.
Does the banjo still exist?
Yes, the banjo is still a popular instrument.
What instrument do boys like?
BANJO!
What instrument rolls and drones?
banjo
What is America's national instrument?
banjo
What stringed instrument is similar to a drum in that has goatskin or calfskin tightly stretched over one side called the head?
banjo
What type of instrument is a Banjo?
The banjo is a stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a frame or cavity to form a resonator. A banjo has different versions such as the 4-string version and the 5-string version. The modern Banjo is popular in jazz, fusion and also in classical contexts. A new of flow of cool and funky banjo inspired music has arrived.
What types of musical instrument is a banjo?
string
