kobza

noun — 2 senses

kobza

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Ukrainian ко́бза (kóbza), itself from Proto-Turkic *kopuŕ. Doublet of komuz and cobza.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A lute-like stringed instrument traditionally made from a single block of wood, with a medium-length neck, originating in Ukrainian folk music.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music Dated Synonym of bandura.

Derived terms: kobzar

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