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Apkhyarta
Other namesAp'hyartsa
Classification

The Apkhyarta (Ap'hyartsa) is a bowed long-neck lute from Abkhazia.[1] Bowed instrumend 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

References

  1. ^ "WORLD MUSIC: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF GEORGIA". world-music-travelling.blogspot.com.tr. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  2. ^ "Tourist site of Abkhazia Republic  \ Abkhazia  \ Culture". abkhazia.travel. Retrieved 2014-04-16. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 34 (help)
  3. ^ "Abkhazian Fiddlestick instrument - Abkhartsa (Abkhrtsa)". hangebi.ge. Retrieved 2014-04-16.