banjo
das Banjo, die Banjos
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banjo
A stringed instrument with a long neck and a round body covered with animal skin or a synthetic head. It is especially played in American folk, country, and jazz music.
Sie zupfte die Saiten ihres Banjos und begleitete dazu ein altes Volkslied.
She plucked the strings of her banjo and accompanied an old folk song.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Banjos |
| genitive | des Banjos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Banjo | die Banjos |
| accusative | das Banjo | die Banjos |
| dative | dem Banjo | den Banjos |
| genitive | des Banjos | der Banjos |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When referring to a musical activity, 'Banjo' often appears without an article after 'spielen' (to play). With 'auf' (on), the instrument is referred to as a specific object being played; the phrase is followed by the dative.
Er spielt Banjo in einer kleinen Bluegrass-Band.
He plays banjo in a small bluegrass band.
Die Musikerin spielt auf dem Banjo eine schnelle Melodie.
The musician plays a fast melody on the banjo.
Common expressions with 'Banjo' include 'Banjo stimmen' (to tune a banjo), 'Banjo spielen' (to play the banjo), and 'Banjo lernen' (to learn the banjo). 'Auf dem Banjo zupfen' (to pluck the banjo) also describes a typical action involving the instrument.
Vor dem Konzert musste er sein Banjo noch stimmen.
Before the concert, he still had to tune his banjo.
In texts about a band or a concert, 'Banjo' often appears together with words such as 'Saiten' (strings), 'Melodie' (melody), 'Band' (band), or 'Begleitung' (accompaniment). These words show that the instrument is meant as part of the musical performance.
Das Banjo gab der Band mit seinen hellen Tönen eine besondere Begleitung.
With its bright tones, the banjo provided the band with distinctive accompaniment.
