Ghaychak

Ghaychak

Classification	Bowed string instrument
Related instruments
Rubab Kobyz Sarinda Sarangi Kyl kyyak

Ghaychak or Gheychak is an iranian bowed lute. The name is similar to the Central Asian ghijak, but that instrument is more closely related to the kamancheh.

Double-chambered bowl lute

A double-chambered bowl lute with four or more metal strings and a short fretless neck. It is used by Iranians and Baloch people, and is similar to Sarinda. 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 the bridge rests.

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  Ghaychak

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Sources

• "Glossary of Instruments - AKMICA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2006-12-11.

External links

• Ghaychak