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[[Image:Doshpuluur.png|thumb|100px|A doshpuluur]] |
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The '''doshpuluur''' is a long-necked [[Tuva|Tuvan]] [[lute]] made from wood, usually [[pine]] ([[larch]]) or [[cedar]]. There are two different versions of the doshpuluur. One version has a trapezoidal soundbox, which is covered on both sides by goat skin and is fretless. The other has a kidney-shaped soundbox mostly of wood with a small goat or snake skin roundel on the front and has [[fret]]s. It is closely related to the Mongolian ' |
The '''doshpuluur''' is a long-necked [[Tuva|Tuvan]] [[lute]] made from wood, usually [[pine]] ([[larch]]) or [[cedar]]. There are two different versions of the doshpuluur. One version has a trapezoidal soundbox, which is covered on both sides by goat skin and is fretless. The other has a kidney-shaped soundbox mostly of wood with a small goat or snake skin roundel on the front and has [[fret]]s. It is closely related to the Mongolian ''[[morin khuur]]'', which is a bowed instrument used to accompany Mongolian songs. |
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Traditionally the instrument has only two strings, but there exist versions of it with three or even four strings. The two strings are commonly tuned a [[perfect fifth]] apart, with the third string usually forming the octave. Sometimes the two strings are tuned a [[perfect fourth]] apart. The doshpuluur is played by plucking and strumming. Like the other stringed instruments of Tuva, it is traditionally used as an accompaniment for a solo performance. |
Traditionally the instrument has only two strings, but there exist versions of it with three or even four strings. The two strings are commonly tuned a [[perfect fifth]] apart, with the third string usually forming the octave. Sometimes the two strings are tuned a [[perfect fourth]] apart. The doshpuluur is played by plucking and strumming. Like the other stringed instruments of Tuva, it is traditionally used as an accompaniment for a solo performance. |
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Revision as of 05:13, 21 December 2005
The doshpuluur is a long-necked Tuvan lute made from wood, usually pine (larch) or cedar. There are two different versions of the doshpuluur. One version has a trapezoidal soundbox, which is covered on both sides by goat skin and is fretless. The other has a kidney-shaped soundbox mostly of wood with a small goat or snake skin roundel on the front and has frets. It is closely related to the Mongolian morin khuur, which is a bowed instrument used to accompany Mongolian songs.
Traditionally the instrument has only two strings, but there exist versions of it with three or even four strings. The two strings are commonly tuned a perfect fifth apart, with the third string usually forming the octave. Sometimes the two strings are tuned a perfect fourth apart. The doshpuluur is played by plucking and strumming. Like the other stringed instruments of Tuva, it is traditionally used as an accompaniment for a solo performance.