bal·a·lai·ka
noun/ˌbæləˈlaɪkə/
/ˌbæləˈlaɪkə/
- a musical instrument like a guitar with a body in the shape of a triangle and two, three, or four strings, popular especially in Russia
enlarge image巴拉莱卡琴（俄罗斯拨弦乐器，腹呈三角形，可有二弦、三弦或四弦） Word Originlate 18th cent.: from Russian, of Tartar origin.