The term 'Bouzouki or Mandola' can be summarized as a LUTE, which is a stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a hollow body. It is typically plucked or strummed with the fingers or a plectrum. The Bouzouki and Mandola are both variations of the LUTE, originating in Greece and Italy respectively. They are popular instruments in folk music and have been used in many different genres of music.