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| − | + | The '''bandura''' is a multi-stringed [[Ukranine|Ukrainian]] [[Musical instrument|folk instrument]]. | |
The bandura can trace it's origins back to a [[lute]]-like predecessor. The first use of the term bandura in Polish written chronicles dates back to 1441. The bandura became the favourite instrument of the [[Ukrainian Cossacks]]. After the destruction of the [[Zaporozhian Sich]] the instrument cotinued to be played by blind itinerant musicians known as [[kobzari]]. In the 20th century the instrument began to be used widely throughout Ukraine. Bandura ensembles and conservatory courses were established. | The bandura can trace it's origins back to a [[lute]]-like predecessor. The first use of the term bandura in Polish written chronicles dates back to 1441. The bandura became the favourite instrument of the [[Ukrainian Cossacks]]. After the destruction of the [[Zaporozhian Sich]] the instrument cotinued to be played by blind itinerant musicians known as [[kobzari]]. In the 20th century the instrument began to be used widely throughout Ukraine. Bandura ensembles and conservatory courses were established. | ||
Revision as of 13:52, February 24, 2008
The bandura is a multi-stringed Ukrainian folk instrument.
The bandura can trace it's origins back to a lute-like predecessor. The first use of the term bandura in Polish written chronicles dates back to 1441. The bandura became the favourite instrument of the Ukrainian Cossacks. After the destruction of the Zaporozhian Sich the instrument cotinued to be played by blind itinerant musicians known as kobzari. In the 20th century the instrument began to be used widely throughout Ukraine. Bandura ensembles and conservatory courses were established.