How the panduri makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the panduri 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.
Press play above and watch the spectrum: the evenly spaced peaks are harmonics, and their relative strength is what gives the instrument its character.
From Wikipedia
The panduri (Georgian: ფანდური) is a
traditional Georgian three-string plucked instrument common in all regions of Eastern Georgia: such as Pshav-Khevsureti, Tusheti, Kakheti and Kartli.
Other lutes
More instruments from Georgia
Frequently asked questions
What does a panduri 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 panduri?
It is classified as lutes (Hornbostel–Sachs 321.321-5).
Where does the panduri come from?
The panduri originates from Georgia.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q3362060 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Panduri – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Masha Afanasyeva from Tbilisi, Georgia – CC BY-SA 2.0