How the bandolin makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the bandolin belongs to the lutes: strings run parallel to a soundboard and along a neck – the family of the guitar, violin, sitar and oud.
More broadly it is one of the chordophones (string instruments), where sound comes from vibrating strings, amplified by a resonating body.
Its timbre – the colour that lets you tell it apart from other instruments playing the same note – comes from the mix of overtones its body and resonator emphasise.
From Wikipedia
The bandolin is a 14-stringed, 15-stringed or 16-stringed musical instrument in Ecuador. It is used as a rhythm and melody instrument in the Andean region of Ecuador during festivals where dancing and music are involved. It has a flat back and (typically) 15 strings in triple courses.
Other lutes
Frequently asked questions
What does a bandolin sound like?
As one of the lutes, its sound comes from the way strings run parallel to a soundboard and along a neck.
What type of instrument is the bandolin?
It is classified as lutes (Hornbostel–Sachs 321.322).
Where does the bandolin come from?
The bandolin originates from Ecuador.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q4854663 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Bandolin – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Miguelitotambor – CC BY-SA 4.0