0 a type of musical instrument with a three-sided body and three strings, played especially in Russia
Balalaika duets were one of the joys of our evenings under the trees, after dinner.
One of the count's sons had brought his violin, his cousin had a balalaika, a triangular peasant guitar, and one of the lackeys had his harmonica, to play for the dancing.
Soon, the second theme is introduced, in 7/8 time, with the piano accompanied by balalaika-like pizzicato strings.
He soon found work conducting and arranging music for a newly formed balalaika orchestra.
In grammar school, he learned the guitar, mandolin and balalaika and played in the school orchestra.
He started out his musical career playing live (guitar) and doing studio recording sessions (guitar, mandolin, banjo, balalaika, charango and various instruments).
In his youth, he became an expert on the banjo, mandolin, and balalaika.
She's quite certain the programme is about the balalaika.
