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Which instrument's development can be traced back to ancient China?
Which instrument's development can be traced back to ancient China?
Which instrument is known for its use of sympathetically vibrating strings?
Which instrument is known for its use of sympathetically vibrating strings?
If you were attending a traditional Capoeira performance, which instrument would you most likely hear?
If you were attending a traditional Capoeira performance, which instrument would you most likely hear?
Which instrument is classified as a lyre?
Which instrument is classified as a lyre?
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A musician wanting a portable stringed instrument originating from Ireland would choose which of the following?
A musician wanting a portable stringed instrument originating from Ireland would choose which of the following?
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Which of these instruments functions similarly to a mechanical violin?
Which of these instruments functions similarly to a mechanical violin?
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Which instrument from Ethiopia is often used for musical accompaniment?
Which instrument from Ethiopia is often used for musical accompaniment?
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Which instrument is closely associated with Hindustani classical music?
Which instrument is closely associated with Hindustani classical music?
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Flashcards
Zither
Zither
A string instrument originating from China in the 5th century BCE, evolving in Europe.
Irish Harp
Irish Harp
A small, portable harp that became popular in Celtic folk music, originating in 9th century Ireland.
Hurdy Gurdy
Hurdy Gurdy
A mechanical instrument from the 10th century, producing sound by a hand-turned wheel on strings.
Krar
Krar
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Sarangi
Sarangi
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Berimbau
Berimbau
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Celtic Folk Music
Celtic Folk Music
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Sympathetic Strings
Sympathetic Strings
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Study Notes
Stringed Instruments
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Zither: Originated in China around the 5th century BCE. European zithers have up to 45 strings and evolved from instruments played in China for over 2,500 years. Played in Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, and southern Germany.
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Irish Harp: A small, portable harp popular in Celtic folk music. Developed in 9th century Ireland.
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Hurdy Gurdy: A 10th-century European instrument. Sounds are produced by a hand-turned wheel passing over strings. Wooden wedges change the pitch.
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Krar: An Ethiopian six-stringed lyre dating back to around 2000 BCE. Often used with songs. Decorated bowl shape.
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Sarangi: A 17th-century instrument from South Asia. Used for both folk and Hindustani classical music. Has three main strings and more than 30 sympathetic strings that vibrate to create complex sound.
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Berimbau: A 16th-century stringed instrument from Brazil. Based on stringed instruments from Africa. Used in Brazil's capoeira martial arts music.
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Test your knowledge of various stringed instruments from different cultures and time periods. This quiz covers instruments like the Zither, Irish Harp, and many others, detailing their origins and unique characteristics. Discover the fascinating history behind each instrument and how they are used in music today.
