Bandurrialike

Bandurrialike refers to musical instruments that share characteristics with the bandurria, a plucked string instrument originating from Spain. These instruments typically feature a small, lute-like body, a fretted neck, and a soundhole. The bandurria itself is part of the Spanish *familia de cuerda punzada*, a group of plucked string instruments that also includes the laud and the guitarra.

Instruments described as bandurrialike often exhibit a similar tuning and playing technique, emphasizing rapid melodic passages and a bright, resonant tone. They may be found in various folk music traditions beyond Spain, adapted and integrated into local ensembles. While the exact construction can vary, the core elements of a plucked, fretted instrument with a relatively small body are common. The term is often used to categorize instruments that evoke the sound or playing style of the bandurria, even if they are not direct descendants or are from different cultural contexts. The focus is on the sonic and functional similarities rather than strict lineage.