basolia
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The basolia (; or ) is a Ukrainian and Polish folk instrument of the bowed string family similar to the cello, although usually slightly larger and not as sophisticated in construction. The basolia was usually homemade and of very rough construction. Sometimes the soundboard was sewn to the body rather than glued. The strings are tuned in fifths.
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- Basolia
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- Instrument.classification
- Chordophone
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- 321.321-71
- Instrument.range
- c2-g5
- Instrument.related
- Cello Viola da gamba Hudok Kozobas Double Bass Ütőgardon
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The basolia (; or ) is a Ukrainian and Polish folk instrument of the bowed string family similar to the cello, although usually slightly larger and not as sophisticated in construction. The basolia was usually homemade and of very rough construction. Sometimes the soundboard was sewn to the body rather than glued. The strings are tuned in fifths.
Three different types are found in Ukraine: 1) 3 string found in Boiko ethnic area. The strings are usually plucked. 2) 4 string in central Ukraine. The strings are usually played with a bow. 3) 5 string from Transcarpathia. The strings are usually hit with a stick.
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