+The **mandolin** is a small, [string instrument](/wiki/String_Instrument) of the [lute](/wiki/Lute) family, typically played with a pick. Its bright, ringing tone enriches various musical forms, from folk and country to classical and bluegrass.
+## See also
+- [Guitar](/wiki/Guitar)
+- [Banjo](/wiki/Banjo)
+- [Plucked Instrument](/wiki/Plucked_Instrument)