Definition: American development of African origins (related to the Kora etc., but with a guitar type neck). Found with 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 or more strings, popular types are the 5 string, Tenor (4 string), Plectrum (long neck 4 string), Banjolele (Ukulele Banjo), Banjolin (Mandolin Banjo). Read the full Banjo FAQ Page.
Round-neck resonator guitars are generally played in the normal guitar position. Sometimes fretted normally but often played with a 'slide' or 'bottleneck' instead.