1. plural of balalaika: Russian stringed musical instruments with triangular bodies and typically three strings

Examples

• The folk musicians played traditional songs on their balalaikas.
• Several balalaikas were displayed in the museum’s Russian culture exhibit.
• The orchestra featured a section of balalaikas alongside violins and cellos.
• She collected vintage balalaikas from different regions of Russia.
• The music store specialized in selling handcrafted balalaikas.
• Students learned to tune their balalaikas before the lesson began.