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Nyckelharpas

Scope note

Fiddles of Sweden, known since the 15th century, with keys set in a frame along the neck which players press with the left hand as they bow with the right.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198370

Broader Terms used

fiddles

Equivalent Terms used

nyckelharpa

Created

13yrs ago

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