dueling banjos
"Dueling Banjos" is a well-known bluegrass piece that gained fame from the 1972 film *Deliverance*, symbolizing musical competition and rural culture.
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Definition
B2Music
(informal)A musical performance where two banjo players take turns playing in a competitive or complementary manner.
Example
- The festival featured a dueling banjos segment that thrilled the audience.
B2Popular Culture
(informal)A term popularized by the film *Deliverance*, referring to a scene where two musicians engage in a rapid exchange of melodies.
Example
- The dueling banjos scene in *Deliverance* is one of the most memorable moments in cinema history.
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