Lute

Rubab (Rabab) - A

Kabul, Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Trunk made of Mulberry tree, goat skin, nylon strings, with ebony, abalone/shell and bone inlay
1960's-70's

Length: 36 inches

This rubab (rabab) is a short-necked lute with three melody strings tuned in fourths, three drone strings and 12 sympathetic strings. It is one of the two national instruments of Afghanistan. Neighboring countries like Iran and Pakistan use a similar made instrument in their classical music.

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