Daos
02-05-2010, 05:16 PM
The Cobza is a Romanian and Moldovan folk instrument of the lute family (also known as Koboz in Hungary). It is distinct from the Ukrainian Kobza, an instrument of a different organology and origin.
The Romanian Cobza is metal-strung, and has a very short neck without frets, with a bent-back pegbox. The back is ribbed. It is usually double or triple strung, and often has a characteristic flat endclasp.
Pictures:
http://www.campin.me.uk/Music/Cobza/cobza-HM.jpg
http://www.hora.ro/mari/ETNO_COBZA.jpg
http://www.campin.me.uk/Music/Cobza/cobza-trio.jpg
http://jumbierecords.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/15/kobzart_moldva_01.jpg
Videos:
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The Romanian Cobza is metal-strung, and has a very short neck without frets, with a bent-back pegbox. The back is ribbed. It is usually double or triple strung, and often has a characteristic flat endclasp.
Pictures:
http://www.campin.me.uk/Music/Cobza/cobza-HM.jpg
http://www.hora.ro/mari/ETNO_COBZA.jpg
http://www.campin.me.uk/Music/Cobza/cobza-trio.jpg
http://jumbierecords.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/15/kobzart_moldva_01.jpg
Videos:
NZda8gghGFU
KlHofSy3awI
8n8S9trlMEc
Vkgl8UPHuOk
n2z4Q93nGyM