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Apkhyarta

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Apkhyarta
Other namesAp'hyartsa
Classification

The Apkhyarta (Ap'hyartsa) is a bowed long-neck lute from Abkhazia.[1] It has 1-2 strings and is played in Abkhazia. Also called Ap’hyartsa, it comes with a narrow spindle-shaped frame, played with a bow and usually carved from alder wood.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "World Music: Musical Instruments of Georgia". world-music-travelling.blogspot.com.tr. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  2. ^ "Tourist site of Abkhazia Republic  \ Abkhazia  \ Culture". abkhazia.travel. Archived from the original on 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  3. ^ "Abkhazian Fiddlestick instrument - Abkhartsa (Abkhrtsa)". hangebi.ge. Retrieved 2014-04-16.