Random word

How do you use Banjo in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.

Less frequent word

Banjo in a sentence

Banjo | Banjos | Banjoko

Banjo meaning

  1. A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
  2. Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.
  3. An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.

Synonyms of Banjo

stringed instrument

Using Banjo

  • The main meaning on this page is: A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings. | Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard. | An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.
  • Useful related words include: stringed instrument.
  • In the example corpus, banjo often appears in combinations such as: the banjo, banjo and, and banjo.

Context around Banjo

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 11 start, 8 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Banjo

  • In this selection, "banjo" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, tenor, string, american, museum, four and irish stand out and add context to how "banjo" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 5 string banjo player to and albums of banjo covers obscure. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "banjo" sits close to words such as accolade, accompaniment and artistry, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with banjo

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

She wrote the music and libretto for “Omar” alone on her banjo. (12 words)

Over time, the four stringed tenor banjo became the most common banjo used in jazz. (15 words)

A picture of Sonny with this banjo appears in Pete Wernick's Bluegrass Banjo method book. (16 words)

Judges and Ashley Banjo both recognised the potential in Ekin-Su, telling her they were keen to see what was to come but, unfortunately for her and Brendyn, they will now have to battle for their place in the competition, after landing in the skate-off. (46 words)

It is arguable that Arthur O. Windsor influenced development and perfection of the zither banjo and created the open-back banjo citation along with other modifications to the banjo type instruments, such as the modern non-solid attached resonator. (39 words)

Oklahoma City is home to the American Banjo Museum, which houses a large collection of highly decorated banjos from the early 20th century and exhibits on the history of the banjo and its place in American history. (37 words)

Example sentences (20)

Tenor banjo Four-string banjo Irish tenor banjo from Gold Tone The shorter-necked, tenor banjo, with 17 ("short scale") or 19 frets, is also typically played with a plectrum.

It is arguable that Arthur O. Windsor influenced development and perfection of the zither banjo and created the open-back banjo citation along with other modifications to the banjo type instruments, such as the modern non-solid attached resonator.

In 2019, she became the first female 5-string banjo player to be inducted into the American Banjo Museum’s Hall of Fame.

To make this banjo as equipped as possible for Irish melodies, this banjo has a shorter scale length of 19.75″ to easier navigate faced-paced songs.

When he was a child, Lindley started playing banjo and fiddle, soon acquiring enough skill that he became a five-time winner of the annual Topanga Canyon Banjo Contest.

A picture of Sonny with this banjo appears in Pete Wernick's Bluegrass Banjo method book.

Banjolin or mandolin-banjo The mandolin was given a banjo body in an 1882 patent by Benjamin Bradbury of Brooklyn and given the name banjolin by John Farris in 1885.

Former band members * Adolph Poczatek (Pozatek) (1911–1984) Violin, tenor banjo, plectrum banjo, accordion, mandolin, cordiovox, guitar, piano.

Advertentie

Modern banjo The modern banjo comes in a variety of forms, including four- and five-string versions.

Oklahoma City is home to the American Banjo Museum, which houses a large collection of highly decorated banjos from the early 20th century and exhibits on the history of the banjo and its place in American history.

Over time, the four stringed tenor banjo became the most common banjo used in jazz.

The American Banjo Museum located in the Bricktown Entertainment district is dedicated to preserving and promoting the music and heritage of the banjo.

The plectrum banjo evolved out of the five-string banjo, to cater to styles of music involving strummed chords.

Among the stacks are albums of banjo covers, obscure Anne Murray bangers and rare recordings from Newfoundland musicians that are likely impossible to find anywhere else.

A resident of the area, Banjo Adeoye, said, “We had something like this last year and it was worse.

Banjo, who stated this at the 19th convocation and award presentation of the school, said 143 students graduated with diploma in computer operation, computer science, desktop publishing and computer engineering, among others.

In the fourth season, the Frasers arrive in their new home in North Carolina, and the song is played on banjo and drum and has backing vocals that are reminiscent of American folk music.

Judges and Ashley Banjo both recognised the potential in Ekin-Su, telling her they were keen to see what was to come but, unfortunately for her and Brendyn, they will now have to battle for their place in the competition, after landing in the skate-off.

Sam's dog Banjo along with another pup followed the pair around as they did their hobby farming.

She wrote the music and libretto for “Omar” alone on her banjo.

Advertentie

Common combinations with banjo

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "banjo" in a sentence?
An example: "Tenor banjo Four-string banjo Irish tenor banjo from Gold Tone The shorter-necked, tenor banjo, with 17 ("short scale") or 19 frets, is also typically played with a plectrum." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "banjo" from authentic English texts.
What does "banjo" mean?
Banjo means: A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
What are synonyms of "banjo"?
Common synonyms of "banjo" include: stringed instrument.
How many example sentences with "banjo" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "banjo", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.