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Bandora (instrument)

Bandora is a special kind of musical instrument that is used to create beautiful sounds. It has a long neck, like a giraffe, with many strings attached to it. These strings are stretched tight across the neck of the bandora and are plucked by the musician using their fingers or sometimes a pick.

When the musician plucks the strings, they produce different notes and sounds depending on which string they pluck and how they pluck it. Some strings produce low, deep notes, while others produce higher, more tinkling sounds. The musician can also press down on the strings with their fingers to change the pitch or tone of the notes they produce.

Bandoras were used in ancient times to accompany singing and storytelling. They were often played by bards, who entertained people with their music and stories. Even today, bandoras are still used by musicians all around the world to create beautiful music that can make people feel happy, sad, or excited.