Ethiopian traditional Musical Instruments Kirar

Krar The two arms and cross bar of the Krar is made of wood while the soundbox is made of a metal can covered with leather.The krar is an ancient Ethiopian handcrafted,five or six stringed lyre. The source of the name Krar is most likely associated with the Amharic word kir which means a fine cord or string and the word krar denotes a “ stringed instrument.The strings on the krar are stretched vertically between the lower soundbox and un upper cross bar (Kenber). This bar is supported by two…

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