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Chanzy (instrument)

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Chanzy
String instrument
Other namesChanzi, Tyanzi
Hornbostel–Sachs classification321.322
DevelopedTuva..
Related instruments
Doshpuluur, Topshur, Shanzy, Shamisen

A chanzy is a three-stringed lute instrument from the Tuvan Republic. It is most commonly used to accompany throat singing.

It has nylon strings and is tuned F2, C3, F3 or D2 A2 D3 or C2 G2 C3

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