1. A stringed musical instrument of Greek origin, similar to a mandolin, with a pear-shaped body and paired metal strings.
Usage: Also spelled bouzouki or bazouki; Common in Greek and Eastern Mediterranean music

Examples

• The musician played a traditional Greek melody on the buzuki.
• The buzuki's bright, metallic sound is characteristic of Mediterranean folk music.
• She learned to play the buzuki during her travels in Greece.
• The band featured a buzuki alongside guitars and drums.
• The buzuki has been used in Greek music for centuries.