What does balalayka mean?
Balalayka means Alternative form of balalaika..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative form of balalaika..
We had an enormous brass band who played magnificently, and then a band of “balalaykas,” the Russian national instrument, accompanied with tambourines and wooden spoons, etc., and really a very pretty effect.
There were balalaykas, banduras, guitars and three different makes of accordions.
When the Badgers cut the telegraph wires they cannot think of anything better to do than string them into their balalaykas.
Then they sang, to the accompaniment of their balalaykas.
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Balalayka means Alternative form of balalaika..
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We had an enormous brass band who played magnificently, and then a band of “balalaykas,” the Russian national instrument, accompanied with tambourines and wooden spoons, etc., and really a very pretty effect.
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