rubab (Ancient Afghan plucked lute member of the bowed rebab family)

~ String instrument

Description

Related to bowed instrument rebab, it is played in many countries, from India to Afghanistan. It's made of wood and covered with a membrane and has 3 melody strings, 3 drone strings and 11/12 resonance strings.

Relationships

type of:lute family
derivations (as kabuli rabab):seni rebab (Medieval Indian evolution of the Afghan (kabuli) rabab)
derived from:rebab (Generic rebab catch-all)
Wikidata:Q1640934 [info]