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Classical Zither Music of Vietnam

Classical Zither Music of Vietnam
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The Vietnamese dan tranh is a 16-string box zither made with movable wooden bridges. Historically, it is the instrument of young girls, although it is heard in chamber music ensembles in Vietnamese classical music. The dan tranh is related to the Japanese koto, Chinese cheng, and Korean kayagum and is played as a solo instrument, in duet, trio, or in an instrumental theater ensemble.
"Huong Ve Dat Viet" (Tran Quang Hai) Owl's Head Publishing Co. (BMI) from Landscapes of the Highlands (Cat.# Music of the World C-203) (p)1984 Music of the World, Ltd. All rights reserved.
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