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Ajaeng Korean zither with strings tranditional musical instrument twisted silk
Estimated price for orientation: 2 950 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: hanullim Type: Korean tranditional musical instrument Hand made MPN: Does Not Apply Size: 176cm × 31cm Country/Region of Manufacture: Korea, Republic of UPC: Does not apply
The ajaeng is a Korean string instrument. It is a wide zither with strings made of twisted silk, played by means of a slender stick made of forsythia wood, which is scraped against the strings in the manner of a bow. The original version of the instrument, and that used in court music (called the jeongak ajaeng), has seven strings, while the ajaeng used for sanjo and sinawi (called the sanjo ajaeng) has eight strings; some instruments may have up to nine strings.The ajaeng is generally played while seated on the floor. It has a deep tone similar to that of a cello, but more raspy. Some contemporary players prefer to use an actual horsehair bow rather than a stick, believing the sound to be smoother. The instrument is used in court, aristocratic, and folk music, as well as in contemporary classical music and film scores.The ajaeng is derived from the Chinese yazheng (simplified: 轧筝; traditional: 軋箏).Safe and fast EMS shipping.EMS service will require a phone number for the recipient. Be sure to tell us your phone number.
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | hanullim |
| Type: | Korean tranditional musical instrument Hand made | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Size: | 176cm × 31cm | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Korea, Republic of |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
The ajaeng is a Korean string instrument. It is a wide zither with strings made of twisted silk, played by means of a slender stick made of forsythia wood, which is scraped against the strings in the manner of a bow. The original version of the instrument, and that used in court music (called the jeongak ajaeng), has seven strings, while the ajaeng used for sanjo and sinawi (called the sanjo ajaeng) has eight strings; some instruments may have up to nine strings.The ajaeng is generally played while seated on the floor. It has a deep tone similar to that of a cello, but more raspy. Some contemporary players prefer to use an actual horsehair bow rather than a stick, believing the sound to be smoother. The instrument is used in court, aristocratic, and folk music, as well as in contemporary classical music and film scores.The ajaeng is derived from the Chinese yazheng (simplified: 轧筝; traditional: 軋箏).
Safe and fast EMS shipping.
EMS service will require a phone number for the recipient. Be sure to tell us your phone number.