Bandores

/bænˈdɔrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bandore, referring to multiple Renaissance-era plucked string instruments.

Etymology

Regular English plural formed from bandore by adding -s.

Kelly Says

Documentation of 'bandores' appearing together in royal courts suggests they were sometimes tuned differently to create harmonious ensembles, much like how modern guitarists might use different string tunings.

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