Balalaika

Balalaika is a musical instrument that comes from Russia, and it looks like a big triangle with a long neck. It is usually made of wood and has three strings that are made of metal. You can play it by plucking the strings with your fingers or a pick.

People in Russia have been playing the balalaika for hundreds of years, and it is often used in traditional Russian folk music. Some famous composers even wrote music for the balalaika!

When you play the balalaika, it can sound happy and upbeat or sad and mournful, depending on how you pluck the strings. If you want to learn how to play the balalaika, you might need to find a teacher who can show you how to hold it and where to put your fingers on the strings.