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banjolike en · ADJ

Etymology

From banjo + -like.

Meanings

1. Resembling or characteristic of a banjo
   • In flashes, they do transcend their influences--particularly Newman, whose beautifully illogical machinations can morph from dry harmonic plinks to banjolike plonks to ominous, industrial-sounding hums. 1999 December 24, Peter Margasak, “Wrist Error”, in Chicago Reader:
   • The lyrics were in several West African languages, and the lineup paired African instruments — the kora (the djelis’ 21-string harp-lute), the xylophonelike balafon, the small banjolike ngoni and the booming djembe (hand drum) — with modern counterparts: electric guitar, bass, keyboard and trap drums. 2007 April 2, Jon Pareles, “A Musical Coalition That Raises the Roof”, in New York Times:

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