Dobro
pronunciation
How to pronounce Dobro in British English:
UK [ˈdəubrə]
How to pronounce Dobro in American English:
US [ˈdobro]
Word Origin
- dobro (n.)
- 1952, American English, contracted from the name of its Slovakia-born inventors, the Dopera Brothers (John, Rudy, Emil). The word also happens to mean "good thing" in Slovak. Patent filed 1947, claims use from 1929.
Example
- 1. Electronic elements , electric and acoustic guitars , dobro , didgeridoo , jaw harp strings orchestra blend in this organic musical universe to create an original soundscape .