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YAZH
Type: TAT VADYA
Yazh is a stringed instrument made of wood and metal. This rare instrument is found in a few parts of South India. An arch-shaped harp, it is considered to be a replica of the instrument found in Amravati and Sanchi Sculptures.
YAZH in South India
Material: Wood, metal
An arch-shaped harp. A replica of the instrument found in Amravati and Sanchi Sculptures. An arched arm is attached to a rectangular and hollow sound box. Forty eight strings are connected to individual pins on the underside of the sound box and tied to the pegs on the arch. Long wooden main bridge on the sound box and a diagonal secondary bridge at the upper end. Under the main strings, there are seven strings attached to the pegs and fixed to the supporting wooden frame. This instrument was to be placed in a vertical position on the lap and played with the fingers.
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