From Wikipedia
The ghijak is a group of related spike fiddles, used by Afghans, Uzbeks, Uyghurs, Tajiks, Turkmens, Qaraqalpaks and in the Xinjiang province of western China. Despite the similarity of the name, it is more closely related to the Persian kamancheh than the ghaychak.
More instruments from People's Republic of China
Frequently asked questions
What does a ghijak sound like?
Where does the ghijak come from?
The ghijak originates from People's Republic of China.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q4138014 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Ghijak – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Bertramz – CC BY-SA 3.0