Kamis, 08 Desember 2016

Musical instruments from Asia continent

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Musical instruments from Asia continent

Gambus


Gambus is a stringed instrument shaped like a mandolin and from the Middle East. Usually at least a stringed instrument, fitted with three strings and at most 12 strings.

Gendang


Gendang is a traditional musical instrument from Indonesia. Gendang typically made from medium-sized timber perforated middle and both sides closed using cow, goat, or buffalo. In addition, there are various types of Gendang are grouped according to size.

Tabla


Tabla is a percussion of the most popular in India (from the family membranophone). This instrument is commonly used in Hindustani Classical music and in popular music and worship.

Koto


Koto is a traditional musical instrument that originated in Japan. This instrument is similar to Zheng of China, Yatga of Mongolia, Gayageum of Korea and also Djan Tranh from Vietnam. Koto own size approximately 180cm (71 inch) and is made of wood Kiri (Paulownia tomentosa).

Yueqin


Another name of yueqin is guitar month, month-sitar, gekkin, and La Qin. Legend has it, this type of guitar after the last of the Qin dynasty era.


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