Apkhyarta
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Other names | Ap'hyartsa |
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Classification |
The Apkhyarta (Ap'hyartsa) is a bowed long-neck lute from Abkhazia.[1] Bowed instrument of 1-2 strings played in Abkhazia. Ap'hyartsa, a two-stringed instrument with a narrow spindle-shaped frame, played with a bow and usually carved from alder wood.[2][3]
See also[]
- Chuurqin
- igil
- Morin khuur
References[]
- ^ "World Music: Musical Instruments of Georgia". world-music-travelling.blogspot.com.tr. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- ^ "Tourist site of Abkhazia Republic \ Abkhazia \ Culture". abkhazia.travel. Archived from the original on 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- ^ "Abkhazian Fiddlestick instrument - Abkhartsa (Abkhrtsa)". hangebi.ge. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
Categories:
- Bowed instruments
- Necked bowl lutes
- Necked lutes
- Lute stubs