Bousoukia

/buːˈsuːkiə/ noun

Definition

Plural of bousouki in Greek; multiple Greek stringed instruments.

Etymology

Greek plural form of bousouki, following Greek plural conventions, though in English the plural is also commonly written as 'bousoukis.'

Kelly Says

Traditional Greek bouzouki orchestras featured multiple bousoukia creating shimmering, layered sounds that defined the rebetiko music tradition—a uniquely Greek urban folk music that emerged in Asia Minor.

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