. . . "The balalaika (Russian: \u0431\u0430\u043B\u0430\u043B\u0430\u0301\u0439\u043A\u0430, pronounced [b\u0259\u026B\u0250\u02C8\u026Bajk\u0259]) is a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular body and three strings.The balalaika family of instruments includes instruments of various sizes, from the highest-pitched to the lowest: the piccolo balalaika, prima balalaika, secunda balalaika, alto balalaika, bass balalaika, and contrabass balalaika. The prima balalaika is the most common."@en . .