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The ghaychak is a stringed musical instrument from Iran. It has four strings and is played by using a bow. Jump to: navigation, search A string instrument (also stringed instrument) is a musical instrument that produces sound by means of vibrating strings. ... A musical instrument is a device that has been constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ...


The soundbox is carved out of a single piece of wood. The upper orifice is partly covered in the middle by the handle and the lower one is covered by a skin membrane against which rest the bridge.


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Music Of Iran - Persian Music (1786 words)
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There are two large holes on the upper side near the fingerboard and one on the lower tip covered with a skin membrane.
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