ramkie
English
Etymology
From Afrikaans ramkie, from Portuguese rabequinha (“little fiddle”).
Noun
ramkie (plural ramkies)
- (music) An improvised guitar-like string instrument made from a discarded oil can, with or without frets, most commonly with three or four strings made from either fishing line or a bicycle brake wire, originating in the folk music of Southern Africa.
See also
- Appendix:Glossary of chordophones
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