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311.122Poly-heterochord musical bows   Link to MIMO collections

Definition

  • Several strings are stretched between fixed points. The instrument consists of a string bearer, or of a string bearer with a resonator which is not integral and can be detached without destroying the sound-producing apparatus. The string bearer is flexible (and curved). The strings are of separate material from the string bearer. (en)

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Notation

  • 311.122

URI

http://www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/157

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