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Khuuchir

The Khuuchir is a musical instrument. It originates from Mongolia. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The khuuchir is a bowed musical instrument of Mongolia.

The mongolian Khuuchir (also Huuchir) is considered the predecessor of Chinese instruments like the more popular of the hu'kin or Huqin instruments, the "erhu", —er meaning two in Chinese, referring to the two strings of the instrument, and Hu meaning foreign, or barbarian.

More instruments from Mongolia

Morin khuur

Morin khuur

Lutes

Mongolia
 Tsuur

Tsuur

flute found in western Mongolia

Mongolia

Frequently asked questions

What does the Khuuchir sound like?

Where does the Khuuchir come from?

The Khuuchir originates from Mongolia.

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