What is the name of the Vietnamese instrument that consists of a single string, a resonating chamber, and a small bamboo shaft that is played by plucking the string with the right hand while moving the bamboo element with the left to determine and bend the pitch?

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30 July, 12:40

What is the name of the Vietnamese instrument that consists of a single string, a resonating chamber, and a small bamboo shaft that is played by plucking the string with the right hand while moving the bamboo element with the left to determine and bend the pitch?

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Jayla · Answer 1

dan bau.

Explanation:

Dan bau can be characterized as a Vietnamese string instrument that has the shape of a monochrome string zither.

There are studies that prove that Dan Bau is an instrument of ancient origin, historically the records indicate that it was an instrument played by blind musicians. Dan bau is an extremely popular and important instrument for Vietnamese folklore, as it has a soft sound and is also an instrument to accompany poetry readings.