Apkhyarta

The Apkhyarta (Ap'hyartsa) is a bowed long-neck lute from Abkhazia.^[1] It has 1-2 strings and is played in Abkhazia. Also called Ap’hyartsa, it comes with a narrow spindle-shaped frame, played with a bow and usually carved from alder wood.^[2][3]

Other namesAp'hyartsa

Classification

• Bowed string instrument

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Apkhyarta

Other names	Ap'hyartsa
Classification	Bowed string instrument

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