man·do·lin
noun/ˌmændəˈlɪn/, /ˈmændəlɪn/
/ˌmændəˈlɪn/, /ˈmændəlɪn/
- a musical instrument with metal strings (usually eight) arranged in pairs, and a curved back, played with a plectrum
enlarge image曼陀林（拨弦乐器） Word Originearly 18th cent.: from French mandoline, from Italian mandolino, diminutive of mandola.