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A long-necked lute with six strings, often used in folk and classical music. It's a symbol of Bhutanese musical heritage and is played both solo and in ensembles.
A fiddle-like instrument with two strings, played with a bow. It's commonly used in traditional Bhutanese music, particularly in rural areas.
A large, long-necked lute with four strings, commonly found in Bhutanese folk music and traditional dances.
A hammered dulcimer, played by striking the strings with small wooden hammers. It produces a melodic sound and is used in various Bhutanese musical performances.
The Tungna is made from a single piece of carved wood. The front hollow body is covered with stretched animal skin on which the 'bridge' sits. The Tungna has four strings which are anchored to the keys and body at both ends and the 'bridge' acts as a cantilever thus maintaining the tension of the strings
A brass trumpet-like instrument used in religious ceremonies and traditional Bhutanese music.