Tambouras
The tambouras (Greek: ταμπουράς [tabuˈras]) is a Greek traditional string instrument of Byzantine origin. It has existed since at least the 10th century, when it was known in Assyria and Egypt. At that time, it might have between two and six strings, but Arabs adopted it, and called it a Tanbur. The characteristic long neck bears two strings, tuned five notes apart.
Greek playing tambouras, 18th-century painting | |
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| Classification | Plucked |
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It also similar to the Turkish tambur and each of them have same origin.
Tanbur, a Persian word, according to some scholars taken from Sumerian ‘Pan Tur, meaning "Little bow".
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