Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name, especially in Eastern European and Slavic cultures

“Joanna was a popular name among the Polish nobility during the Middle Ages.”

2. noun

a type of medieval instrument used for singing or playing music

“The troubadours used a joanna to accompany their ballads.”

3. verb

to play a joanna, especially in a mock or pretentious manner

“The young musician attempted to joanna the old folk song, but it sounded awkward.”