a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
"He picked up his old banjo, admiring its long neck and circular body before starting to play."
A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
"The old man in the porch swing skillfully picked up his battered banjo to join the bluegrass jam session."
To play a banjo.
"She picked up her instrument and began to strum a lively tune on the banjo during the campfire gathering."