What Is a Mandolin ?

[protectionist]

Asked of people with little knowledge of it, WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP, please state, in 1 sentence, your answer to the title of this OP. Just toss in your best guess.

For those who know the answer, please refrain from posting, so as to not destroy the aim of the thread. Don't worry. We know you're smart.

I never cease to be amazed at how many people, don't know what a mandolin is, or anything about it. I want to get an idea of what causes this.

 

[rightwinger]

 

[Bob Blaylock]

I know of two different devices that are known by that name.

One is a stringed musical instrument.

The other is a kitchen device, used to perform certain kinds of slicing operations. I think this device is so-named because someone thought it resembled the musical instrument.

And I see that while I was composing this post, Wrongwinger posted a picture of an example of the latter device, albeit one of the less sophisticated forms.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

And on doing a bit more research, I see that the kitchen tool is usually spelled a bit differently, with an ‘e’ at the end. The musical instrument is a mandolin, and the kitchen tool is a mandoline.

 

[protectionist]

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Agree with WHAT ?

 

[protectionist]

I know of two different devices that are known by that name.

One is a stringed musical instrument.

The other is a kitchen device, used to perform certain kinds of slicing operations. I think this device is so-named because someone thought it resembled the musical instrument.

And I see that while I was composing this post, Wrongwinger posted a picture of an example of the latter device, albeit one of the less sophisticated forms.

I see no resemblance whatsoever.

 

[rightwinger]

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While a kitchen mandoline is not a musical instrument, if you drop it on the floor, it does make an interesting sound

 

[miketx]

It's a person from some obscure area in China.

 

[hjmick]

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Agree with WHAT ?

That the picture is a mandoline, and it's funny because you were going for the musical Instrument, a member of the lute family.

I know of two different devices that are known by that name.

One is a stringed musical instrument.

The other is a kitchen device, used to perform certain kinds of slicing operations. I think this device is so-named because someone thought it resembled the musical instrument.

And I see that while I was composing this post, Wrongwinger posted a picture of an example of the latter device, albeit one of the less sophisticated forms.

I see no resemblance whatsoever.

The name for the kitchen utensil is derived from the wrist-motion of the user of a mandoline. If the user is adept, the motion resembles that of someone playing the musical instrument, not because the utensil resembles the instrument.

 

[protectionist]

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Agree with WHAT ?

That the picture is a mandoline, and it's funny because you were going for the musical Instrument, a member of the lute family.

I know of two different devices that are known by that name.

One is a stringed musical instrument.

The other is a kitchen device, used to perform certain kinds of slicing operations. I think this device is so-named because someone thought it resembled the musical instrument.

And I see that while I was composing this post, Wrongwinger posted a picture of an example of the latter device, albeit one of the less sophisticated forms.

I see no resemblance whatsoever.

The name for the kitchen utensil is derived from the wrist-motion of the user of a mandoline. If the user is adept, the motion resembles that of someone playing the musical instrument, not because the utensil resembles the instrument.

I never heard of a mandoline. Picture doesn't look familiar either.

Can we get back on topic now ? (ie. Mandolin, not mandoline)

 

[protectionist]

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While a kitchen mandoline is not a musical instrument, if you drop it on the floor, it does make an interesting sound

If you continue to try to derail the thread, I will derail 5 of your threads.
You've also been reported.

 

[protectionist]

Could USMB posters really no know this ?

 

[DrLove]

Asked of people with little knowledge of it, WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP, please state, in 1 sentence, your answer to the title of this OP. Just toss in your best guess.

For those who know the answer, please refrain from posting, so as to not destroy the aim of the thread. Don't worry. We know you're smart.

I never cease to be amazed at how many people, don't know what a mandolin is, or anything about it. I want to get an idea of what causes this.

A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family and is usually plucked with a plectrum. It commonly has four courses of doubled metal strings tuned in unison, although five and six course versions also exist. [Wiki]

It can be used for playing just about any type of music. Here's a guy many consider to be the best in the world right now. Chris Thile playing a bit of Bach. He's best known for his work with the bluegrass band - Nickel Creek (Bottom vid) ... If you ever have a chance to see either Chris or Nickel Creek live, GO!

 

[miketx]

A misogynist named the darn thing. Why not it a girldolin?

 

[OldLady]

Could USMB posters really no know this ?

We all know what a mandolin is, and you told us not to reply.

Mandolin is my favorite instrument.

 

[protectionist]

Asked of people with little knowledge of it, WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP, please state, in 1 sentence, your answer to the title of this OP. Just toss in your best guess.

For those who know the answer, please refrain from posting, so as to not destroy the aim of the thread. Don't worry. We know you're smart.

I never cease to be amazed at how many people, don't know what a mandolin is, or anything about it. I want to get an idea of what causes this.

A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family and is usually plucked with a plectrum. It commonly has four courses of doubled metal strings tuned in unison, although five and six course versions also exist. [Wiki]

It can be used for playing just about any type of music. Here's a guy many consider to be the best in the

Could USMB posters really no know this ?

We all know what a mandolin is, and you told us not to reply.

Mandolin is my favorite instrument.

world right now. Chris Thile playing a bit of Bach. He's best known for his work with the bluegrass band - Nickel Creek (Bottom vid) ... If you ever have a chance to see either Chris or Nickel Creek live, GO!

Thanks for derailing and totally destroying the thread. Did you read the OP? If not go back and read it.

PS - there have been many mandolin players as good as Chris Thile, before he was even born. John Duffy, Doyle Lawson, Jesse McReynolds, Bobby Osborne, Buck White, Bill Monroe, Hershel Sizemore, Sam Bush, Ricky Scaggs, Frank Wakefield, Ronny Reno, and ME.

 

[protectionist]

Could USMB posters really no know this ?

We all know what a mandolin is, and you told us not to reply.

Mandolin is my favorite instrument.

You may know. Many, if not most, people don't.

 

[Faun]

Asked of people with little knowledge of it, WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP, please state, in 1 sentence, your answer to the title of this OP. Just toss in your best guess.

For those who know the answer, please refrain from posting, so as to not destroy the aim of the thread. Don't worry. We know you're smart.

I never cease to be amazed at how many people, don't know what a mandolin is, or anything about it. I want to get an idea of what causes this.

It's a stringed instrument, why?

 

[rightwinger]

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While a kitchen mandoline is not a musical instrument, if you drop it on the floor, it does make an interesting sound

If you continue to try to derail the thread, I will derail 5 of your threads.
You've also been reported.

Will this go on my permanent record?

 

[DrLove]

Asked of people with little knowledge of it, WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP, please state, in 1 sentence, your answer to the title of this OP. Just toss in your best guess.

For those who know the answer, please refrain from posting, so as to not destroy the aim of the thread. Don't worry. We know you're smart.

I never cease to be amazed at how many people, don't know what a mandolin is, or anything about it. I want to get an idea of what causes this.

A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family and is usually plucked with a plectrum. It commonly has four courses of doubled metal strings tuned in unison, although five and six course versions also exist. [Wiki]

It can be used for playing just about any type of music. Here's a guy many consider to be the best in the

Could USMB posters really no know this ?

We all know what a mandolin is, and you told us not to reply.

Mandolin is my favorite instrument.

world right now. Chris Thile playing a bit of Bach. He's best known for his work with the bluegrass band - Nickel Creek (Bottom vid) ... If you ever have a chance to see either Chris or Nickel Creek live, GO!

Thanks for derailing and totally destroying the thread. Did you read the OP? If not go back and read it.

PS - there have been many mandolin players as good as Chris Thile, before he was even born. John Duffy, Doyle Lawson, Jesse McReynolds, Bobby Osborne, Buck White, Bill Monroe, Hershel Sizemore, Sam Bush, Ricky Scaggs, Frank Wakefield, Ronny Reno,

I was trying to contribute asshole. Sorry you didn't appreciate my contribution.

Thile is the best CURRENT mandolin player. He just turned 39 - NOT a kid.

Now Go Fuck Yourself