veena
Veena (noun) means a stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and gourd resonators, used in Indian classical music. Example: “She has played the veena since childhood and performs at classical concerts.”
How to use veena
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Indian string instrument.
Word forms
veenas plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit vina, related to an old Persian word for a similar lute-like instrument.
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What does “veena” mean?
The word “veena” means a stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and gourd resonators, used in Indian classical music. In plain terms, a traditional Indian string instrument.
How do you pronounce “veena”?
“Veena” is pronounced VEE-nuh (/ˈviːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “veena” in a sentence?
Here is “veena” used in a sentence: “She has played the veena since childhood and performs at classical concerts.”
What part of speech is “veena”?
“Veena” is a noun.
Where does the word “veena” come from?
The word “veena” comes from Persian. From Sanskrit vina, related to an old Persian word for a similar lute-like instrument.
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