Ghaychak

Ghaychak

Ghaychak

Musical instrument

The ghaychak or gheychak (Persian: قیچک) is a bowed lute used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.[1] The name is similar to the Central Asian ghijak, but that instrument is more closely related to the kamancheh.

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Double-chambered bowl lute

A double-chambered bowl lute with four or more metal strings and a short fretless neck. It is used by Iranians and Baloch people, and is similar to Sarinda. The soundbox is carved out of a single piece of wood. The upper orifice is partly covered in the middle by the handle and the lower one is covered by a skin membrane against which the bridge rests.[2] In most Balochi musics, it is considered the main instrument and it is only through this instrument that the Baloch musician can tell his inner sadness with the same poignancy.[3] The most famous musician of this instrument is Din Mohammad Zangshahi from Balochistan.[4]


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Sources

  • "Glossary of Instruments - AKMICA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2006-12-11.

References

  1. [1]
    "Kereshmeh Records -- Ghaychak". Kereshmeh.com. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Ghaychak Instrument; What Iran is known for". Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. [3]
    "قیچک" (in Persian). Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  4. [4]
    "استاد «زنگشاهی» هنرمند تکرار نشدنی موسیقی بلوچستان" (in Persian). Retrieved 30 December 2023.
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